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For participating in Constantine Yorkville Run

Bobbi Olsen

Raised: CA$770.08
Goal: CA$2,000.00
39.00% raised
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The Forces

Total raised: CA$1,878.83

Goal: CA$1,928.83

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My Story…

The Yorkville Run was my first run, and came at a time where launching into running brought a positivity and community into my life in a whole new way. The pandemic has heightened awareness of domestic violence in families, and the Assaulted Women's Helpline works diligently to ensure there is a voice, and assistance, at what can be a terrifying time.

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I am running in support of the Assaulted Women's Helpline, a 24/7 telephone crisis line for women who are experiencing abuse anywhere in Ontario to call and speak to a trained counsellor for support and information. 

It's been quite the year for Helpline.  The emergency measures designed to help curb the spread of COVID-19 created dangerous conditions for many women forced to isolate with abusive partners.  Calls increased dramatically.  In one week over 40% of calls received a busy signal.  The Helpline responded by adding more staff.  But increasing staff, means increasing costs and with many other fundraising events being cancelled, the Assaulted Women's Helpline needs your support more than ever to ensure that women in need continue to access the supports they need, when they need them. 

On behalf of the nearly 50,000 women who access the Helpline annually, thank you for supporting my run!

For more information about the Assaulted Women's Helpline, visit www.awhl.org

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 29 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Jul 09 O’nelle Go forth and be amazing! Undisclosed amount
Jul 09 Maryellen Symons Undisclosed amount
Jul 01 Patrick Smith CA$26.56
Jun 30 Anthony Macri CA$53.11