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Moving 'From Here to Healing' One Step at a Time!

Because 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before they turn 18.   Because on average, a child will have to disclose his or her abuse 7 times before someone believes him or her.   Because a woman is raped in the United States every 1.3 seconds.  Because approximately 85% of sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows and most are never reported to the police.   

For all these reasons and more we ask you to join us for our Second Annual 5K Run/Walk as we help survivors move ‘From Here to Healing’.

At ZCenter we’re constantly working to create a community of zero tolerance for sexual violence.  A community where survivors know they’ll be supported by educated, compassionate peers and leaders.  Given the staggering statistics, it’s easy to see that the great odds are that someone we care about, whether we know it or not, has been affected by sexual assault and abuse.  Won’t you continue be a part of showing them that they’re surrounded by friends and community members who believe and support them?

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Please consider joining us on Sunday, April 27th at our Second Annual ‘From Here to Healing’ 5K Run/Walk at Independence Grove.  Your participation in 2013 is what made the event a success and we’re looking forward to seeing you again this year!  Putting together a team for this run/walk is a great opportunity to support a worthy cause with your friends, family and co-workers.  Teams can be as large as you’d like and there will be an award for our “Best Dressed” team.

Register online at www.zcenter.org to easily track your donations or contact Jamie Roberts at jroberts@zcenter.org / 847-244-1187 x 137 for more information. 

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Those who register before April 1, 2014 will receive a free ZCenter 2014 5K t-shirt!

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