115 balloons released at Founders Square to honor sexual assault victims

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Despite the chilly temperature tonight, a small dedicated crowd gathered at Founders Square in Hopkinsville to honor sexual assault victims.

Sanctuary Inc. held an event to officially kick off March as National Sexual Assault Awareness month by hosting a balloon release to honor the 115 sexual assault victims living in the Pennyrile Region.

Executive Director, Marion Brown spoke about national statistics concerning the troubling crime, which can impact anyone regardless of their race, gender or age.



Emily Diaz, who is an intern at Sanctuary Inc. spoke about the many services Sanctuary offers to victims.



For more information about Sanctuary Inc. of Hopkinsville, contact 270-885-4752.
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(03/7/2013/MF)