10th Annual Going the Distance 5K Run/Walk

10th Annual Going the Distance 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, June 26, 2010 is Safe House for Women's 10th Annual Going the Distance 5K Run/Walk.

The proceeds from this event support the efforts of the Safe House for Women in their work with victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome to join in on Saturday, June 26 at 7:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church Cape Girardeau, located at Broadway and Lorimier. The downtown river route will be the course. Trophies will be given to the male and female finishing first place in each age division. T-shirts will be available to those who pre-register by June 15. Pre-registration donation is $17. Pre-registration forms are available at www.semosafehouse.org or Safe House for Women Outreach Office located at 1810 E. Plaza Way, Cape Girardeau. Registration on the day of the race begins at 6:30 AM and will be $20.

The mission of the Safe House for Women is to stop domestic violence and help survivors of domestic abuse regain a sense of their strength, power and future. Established in 1991, Safe House for Women has provided emergency shelter to more than 125 women and children and has provided support services to more than 350 clients each year.

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