Join Me in Turning Steps Into Safety This April!

I'm running for a reason this April - will you support me?

Hi [First Name],

This April, I'm participating in Stride for Safe Place - a virtual 5K benefiting Hanover Safe Place, a local non-profit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence right here in Hanover County.

I wanted to reach out personally because this cause means something to me, and because I think it matters to you too.

Sexual violence affects 1 in 5 women and nearly 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. But here's what I believe: we have the power to change that. By supporting organizations like Hanover Safe Place, we invest in crisis support, counseling, legal advocacy, emergency shelter, and prevention education that makes our community safer for everyone.

During run week (April 20^th-24^th) I'll be completing a virtual 5K to raise funds and awareness for survivors in our community. My goal is [Your Fundraiser's Goal Will Automatically Go Here] and I would love your support.

Here's what your donation could do:

• $25 funds one call to the crisis hotline
• $50 provides food for a shelter resident for a week
• $75 provides hygiene and comfort supplies for a survivor arriving at shelter with nothing
• $100 covers a counseling session or advocacy appointment

Any amount truly makes a difference. Would you consider making a donation to support my run and the survivors Hanover Safe Place serves every day?

Please give today!

Thank you so much, your generosity means more than you know. Feel free to share this with anyone else who might want to join in!

With gratitude,

[Your Fundraiser's Name Will Automatically Go Here]

We did it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜

Hi [Donor Name],

Stride for Safe Place has officially come to a close, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

Because of your generosity, I raised [Your Fundraiser's Goal Will Automatically Go Here] for Hanover Safe Place. Every single dollar is going directly toward supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence right here in Hanover County - funding crisis hotline calls, counseling sessions, emergency shelter, advocacy services, and so much more.

When I signed up for this virtual 5K, I wanted to do something meaningful for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I never could have reached my goal without you, and I hope you feel as proud of what we accomplished together as I do.

Here's a reminder of what donations like yours make possible at Hanover Safe Place:

• A survivor picks up the phone and finds someone on the other end at 2am.
• A shelter resident has food, hygiene supplies, and a safe place to sleep.
• A survivor walks into a courtroom with an advocate by their side.
• A family gets connected to housing and case management support as they rebuild.

This is what your donation did. Thank you.

[Your Fundraiser's Name Will Automatically Go Here]