I want to take a quick second to thank all the amazing brides, grooms, and moms who have helped us raise money for SARC. Your generosity is touching the lives of so many women.
Throughout our sponsorship of SARC, I've come to witness so many personal stories. One, a mother of the bride, was in tears when she wrote her donation check. Through her tears she wispered "Thank you for giving me my power back". It wasn't me, it was her. She was strong.
Another was a man who had lost his sister to a stranger attack over 30 years ago. Yet another was an Assistant DA who works with SA cases. All of you have been such a blessing in support of SARC. We can't thank you enough.
In case you haven't heard of SARC, it stands for Sexual Assault Resource Center. This wonderful organization leads the way in helping to heal the wounds of sexual assault and gender violence. They provide a 24 hour crisis line, they send volunteers to the hospitals, and they provide aftercare counseling to those of us impacted by the horror of sexual assault. Additionally, they raise awareness of the staggering statistics of sexual assault. It could be you, your friends, your sisters, neices, even your mother. Statistically speaking, by the age of 25, 1 in 7 women have experienced a sexual assault. Keep in mind that these numbers are only based on reported incidents. The true statistics are gutwrenching.
On September 26, SARC's yearly fundraiser "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" is scheduled in Beaverton, Oregon. Ladies, if you've ever wanted to see your guy stagger around in high heels, this is the time! All proceeds benefit SARC. And yes, even our (former pro linebacker!) staff jeweler, Caleb, will be donning the red high heels in support of SARC. :)
