Together, the event raised more than $270,000 in support of GBMC’s SAFE, Domestic Violence & Child Protection Program.
The GBMC SAFE/DV/CP program cares for victims of all ages at no cost to the patient, relying entirely on the support of the community and grants. Participation in the walking event secures the funds needed to offer this community resource.
The event has raised more than $1.4 million for the program over 11 years.
“This being my first Walk a Mile, I was proud to see 650 members of our community come together to stand with survivors,” GBMC President and CEO Paari Gopalakrishnan said.
“I am incredibly proud of the team’s work and even prouder to see how deeply this community supports that mission.”
To submit photos for a future Business Album, email [email protected].Together, the event raised more than $270,000 in support of GBMC’s SAFE/DV/CP Program. Every dollar raised supports the only program of its kind in Baltimore County, providing 24/7 forensic nursing care, crisis intervention, safety planning and more. (Tracey Brown/Papercamera)On April 17, more than 850 community members, the most in the event’s 11-year history, participated in GBMC’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, the annual fundraising event benefiting GBMC HealthCare‘s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination, Domestic Violence & Child Protection (SAFE/DV/CP) program. (Tracey Brown/Papercamera)Local college sports teams make an annual appearance at Walk a Mile in Their Shoes to raise awareness and support initiatives highlighted by the GBMC SAFE/DV/CP program. (Tracey Brown/Papercamera)During the one-mile walk, participants carried signs to show support for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse or human trafficking. (Tracey Brown/Papercamera)The SAFE/DV/CP team consists of nurses and advocates who provide medical and forensic exams to victims of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. (Tracey Brown/Papercamera)Through a partnership with St. Louis-based Tiny Superheroes, the nonprofit handed out Superhero Starter kits and capes to walkers on Friday, April 17, to show support for children. (Tracey Brown/Papercamera)GBMC’s facility dog, Olivia, serves as an invaluable support to children undergoing trauma-related exams and interviews. Her handler, Sarah Perl is the medical director of the Child Protection Program at GBMC. (Tracey Brown/Papercamera)
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