FARMINGTON – Franklin County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services invites you to help run (or walk) sexual violence out of the community with their 2nd annual “Teal Ribbon Run 5K” on Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at The Holman House on 227 Main Street in Farmington, and the 5K will start at 10 a.m.
Register before Sept. 7 to receive a free t-shirt, and the fee is only $15! After Sept. 7, the registration fee will be $20. Children 12 years and younger can participate for free. This event is generously sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank.
To register and pay online, please visit 5k.sapars.org, or mail checks to: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, PO Box 6, Auburn, ME 04212. Please make checks payable to SAPARS, and write “Teal Ribbon Run” in the subject line.
For more information, please call Kayce at (207) 778-9522.
SAPARS (historically known in Franklin County as SAVES) works to prevent and eliminate sexual violence, and to promote healing and empowerment for people of all genders and ages who are affected by rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, stalking and sexual harassment. Please visit our website at www.sapars.org. You can find us on social media by searching the URL/user name: SAPARSmaine. The statewide, toll free, 24-hour Helpline is 1-800-871-7741.
