INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 21st annual Race Away From Domestic Violence 5K will hit the streets of Indianapolis this summer, all with the hopes of raising awareness and eliminating domestic violence.
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Domestic Violence Network are organizing the event.
In a news release, organizers said, “Over the past 20 years, ICADV has raised over $400,000 from this event to directly impact survivors by supporting the resources and programs that are most impactful to their needs including legal, housing, and economic support.”
Laura Berry, executive director of ICADV reflected on the impact of the race, saying, “ICADV’s mission since 1980 has been to prevent and eliminate violence and we fulfill the mission by providing comprehensive and inclusive services that increase survivor’s safety and support financial stability. Funds raised from the 21st annual Race Away From Domestic Violence will help ICADV reach that goal.”
“DVN is proud to partner with ICADV to work towards our shared goal of eliminating domestic violence,” said Kelly McBride, executive director of the Domestic Violence Network. “We are deeply committed to furthering our work to end the culture that leads to domestic violence, and this partnership allows us to pool our resources to address systemic issues that leave many behind.”
Participants can expect creative activities for kids as well as water and healthy snacks for participants. After the race, there will be an awards ceremony to highlight the fastest participants and top fundraisers.
It will be held on August 10. The 5K course will begin at the IU Michael A. Carroll Stadium. It offers views of the White River and the Indianapolis Zoo.
Pre-register for the Race Away here.
LAWRENCE, Ind. (WISH) — Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield on Thursday evening delivered this year’s State of the City address, outlining her vision for the city’s future.
Her address focused on community growth, development, public safety and the Live Longer in Lawrence initiative. The initiative was designed to reduce barriers to health care for residents.
The city also plans to emphasize arts and culture to ensure Lawrence’s 49,800 residents feel connected to the community.
The Democratic mayor emphasized her administration’s commitment to turning goals into tangible results. “In Lawrence, we are not in the business of ideas that sit on the shelf. We are turning vision into momentum. We are making plans and putting them into actions. We are taking opportunities and turning them into results.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — A man was shot and killed on the northeast side of Indianapolis Wednesday evening.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says this happened on Radnor Road, near East 46th Street and Cathedral High School, sometime before 7:30 p.m.
When police arrived at the scene, they found the man with a gunshot wound. They say he died at the scen.
The shooting is under investigation.
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