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voices for children bike ride a success
On September 7, more than 100 bicyclists took to the winding roads of central Massachusetts for the 10th
annual Voices for Children Bike Ride. They rode 50, 25, 10 or 5 miles with the goal of raising awareness and
money for the YWCA's Child Assault Prevention program and CASA Project. This year's event netted close to $9,
000 thanks to riders and their sponsors.
Students from Assumption College's Reach Out Center volunteered their time to run events and activities for
families including arts & crafts tables, games, and a moon walk.
Thanks again to the event sponsors: Assumption College, Charter Communications,
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Smith 'n Jones, and Bicycle Alley. Other sponsors were: Lauring Construction
and Sheri Davis Web Design
The Voices for Children Bike Ride commemorates event founder Ann McCarron's 3,500-mile bike trek across
country to raise awareness about child sexual abuse. As a young child, Ann was sexually abused by her
pediatrician. It took her more than 20 years to break the silence. The Voices for Children Bike Ride is a
continuation of Ann's journey and her commitment to raising awareness of child sexual assault and creating a
community of caring and protective adults so children won't be afraid, embarrassed or ashamed to break the
silence.
fall fitness special
Do you like to Swim? Walk or Run?...
If your answer is YES, then take a look at the YWCA Fall Indoor Aquathon!
Swim 500 yards in the YWCA pool
Run or Walk 5k on a treadmill
When: Sat., October 25, 2008
7:00 am Registration 7:15 am Start Time
For more info contact Maggie Baker at (508) 767-2505 x5512 or
Patty Flanagan at (508) 767-2505 x3021 or email:
pflanagan@ywcaworcester.org
yw happenings
Daybreak Breakfast
October 27, 2008, 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Join community and business leaders for the YWCA's annual Daybreak Breakfast "Actions Speak Louder Than Words"
on Monday, October 27, 2008, at Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross. Cynthia Enloe, Ph.D., Research
Professor at Clark University will be the keynote speaker. For more information or to register for the Daybreak
Breakfast click here.
If you have any questions, contact the Public Relations Office at the YWCA via email at:
events@ywcaworcester.org
Women's Health Night
Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The YWCA and UMass Memorial Medical Center have joined together to bring women of all ages an evening of health
and wellness at a Women's Health Night, October 29, 2008 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. The evening will include a
health expo with community resources, health screenings, exhibits and more. Participants also will have the
opportunity to attend a variety of health-related workshops from an advocacy workshop titled "Stand Up for
Women's Health" to a workshop on non-toxic cosmetics and body products provided by the Massachusetts Breast
Cancer Coalition. New this year, the Department of Public Health will hold a flu clinic in conjunction with the
Women's Health Night, offering free flu shots to adults 18 and over. Other highlights include Medication Safety
Presentations sponsored by The Partnership for Healthcare Excellence and UMass Memorial Medical Center. FREE.
For more information about Women's Health Night, contact :
amartire@ywcaworcester.org
Cocktails & Caroling
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A holiday open house to benefit the YWCA's Battered Women's Resource program serving victims of domestic
violence in north Central Massachusetts. Tickets $15.
To purchase, contact events@ywcaworcester.org or call (
508) 767-2505, ext. 3009. For invite with more details click here.
At the Billiards Cafe, 39 Main Street, Ayer, MA.
For directions click
here.
don't forget to visit this page in the coming weeks for updates on these and other YWCA events and
activities.
don't wait!
aquatics and fitness classes for all!
Check out the YWCA's aquatics and fitness classes for youth, teens and adults.
Classes begin Sept. 7th. Click here to download the Fall Registered Class Schedule.
For listing of class descriptions, click here.
daybreak wins statewide recognition
Ginger Navickas, director of the YWCA's Daybreak program,
and Police Chief Gary Gemme received an Innovations Award
recently at a statehouse ceremony attended by the state
attorney general and Governor Deval Patrick.
The Worcester Intervention Network received the highest honor
offered by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance Board.
The honor was made in recognition of National Victim Rights Week.
The Worcester Intervention Network is a collaboration of police,
prosecutors and victim advocates that tries to help victims of
domestic violence. Daybreak advocates are stationed at the police
station and work directly with the police domestic violence unit.
"Our advocates follow up on every police involved incidents of
domestic violence in the city."
"The WIN program is a pro-active approach to responding to domestic
violence and gives victim advocates the opportunity to intervene earlier
in the cycle of violence by providing information , support, advocacy and
referral to victims and families," she added.
Photo provided courtesy of Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance.
ywca national
The YWCA has been going through a number or exciting changes on the local, regional and national levels.
Check out the National's latest and greatest website here to get more information.
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