Fifth Annual Walk Against Rape!

Our society’s silence and taboo around rape cause survivors to feel isolated and unsupported.  Walk Against Rape empowers survivors, their friends, families and supporters, to break that silence.  We walk in solidarity on the streets to declare that San Francisco will not tolerate sexual violence.

Statistics show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 11 men will be raped in their lifetimes, and it is estimated that less than 20% of rapes are reported to the police.  Sexual violence is an epidemic affecting us all.  This means that if you are not a survivor, it is likely you know someone who is.

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Walk Against Rape will be held on Saturday, April 24^th 2010. This is a 3.1 mile walk starting at JustinHermanPlaza at 10am and culminating in a rally at noon in Dolores Park. Walker’s arrival will be celebrated with a festival of music and dance performances, local artists, a display of the Clothesline Project, vendors, an award ceremony, and many more surprises! 

You can register here to begin fundraising and changing this world, one step at a time. This is a great chance to contribute to the movement to end sexual violence and support your local RapeCrisis Center.  

All proceeds will benefit San Francisco Women Against Rape.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

SFWAR

Have your Family and Friends sponsor you as you WALK AGAINST RAPE

With current government cuts, Walk Against Rape becomes a vital effort to support San Francisco’s Primary RapeCrisis Center.

This year we are hoping that each walker can raise $250 each with their families and friends (Get 25 people to donate $10 each or get 10 people to donate $25 each OR MORE!). Last year walkers were able to raise an average of $400 each, this tells us is that people care and want to contribute to build a stronger movement to end rape in our community.