AVON FOUNDATION
Need for Speed Against Domestic Violence
National Charity Partner Relay Series

Timberline Events LLC and the Green Mountain Relay are proud to be part of the Avon Foundation's Need For Speed relay series to raise money to support programs against domestic violence.

OBJECTIVE

To increase funding and awareness for children who are victims or witnesses of domestic violence nationwide by partnering with relay races across the country and offer runners the opportunity to dedicate their participation to this important cause.

NEED FOR SPEED AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Please dedicate your participation in the Green Mountain Relay to a friend, relative, or co-worker who has been affected by domestic violence, and start raising donations in their honor. If you are fortunate enough not to know someone affected by domestic violence, you can still help us raise money for this important cause. Domestic violence is witnessed by up to 10 million children each year, and affects 1 in 3 women worldwide—please help us end this devastating cycle.

FUNDRAISING IS EASY!

There is no fundraising requirement, but all participants are asked to raise or donate at least $50 to help children of domestic violence. Once you register, you can set up your own personal webpage and send emails to your friends and family inviting them to support you and to share in your Relay experience.

Help end the cycle of domestic violence.

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WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

Funds raised by each partner relay will remain in the local community. The Avon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity manages and disburses the funds raised. The Need for Speed Against Domestic Violence National Relay Series will focus on the challenges faced by children of domestic violence - - with an emphasis on counseling, education and skill development to prevent them from becoming victims or abusers in the future. You can help by speaking out and creating a world in which violence is unacceptable.

The recipient of funds raised by runners in the Green Mountain Relay will go to the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (www.vtnetwork.org), an umbrella organization that serves sixteen member domestic violence organizations throughout Vermont, including the Women Helping Battered Women organization located in Burlington.

About The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

The Vermont Network was founded in 1988 as a statewide coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs, with a state office in Montpelier. The 16 Member Programs are located around the state and provide direct services and advocacy for and on behalf of victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in their communities. All adhere to basic standards of service as a prerequisite to their membership in Network, and out of a deep, shared commitment to victims and survivors.

Network member programs are independent entities with their own governing boards and policies. All adhere to basic standards of service as a prerequisite to their membership in Network, and out of a deep, shared commitment to victims and survivors. The 16 member programs provide comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to each community in Vermont. These services include: 24 hour toll free hotlines, Shelter, Crisis Support Services, Legal Support, Peer Support, Support Groups, Prevention Education, Awareness Activities, and Trainings.

To register, click here.

www.avonfoundation.org

Last updated 1/15/2008