Weather can’t stop these walkers

Despite the rainy drizzle and chill in the air, over 75 men, women, children and pets braved the elements to complete a scheduled walk to draw attention to domestic abuse prevention and raise money to help support victims and their families last Saturday morning.

Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Inc., of River Falls organized the annual two-mile walk held again this year in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The shelter’s Executive Director Kim Wojcik reported the event walkers raised $6,667, along with 23 volunteers, community sponsors and donors. Here the walkers begin their trek, which began and ended in Glen Park, where a meal was prepared and speakers shared their thoughts.

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