It’s My Life! Celebrating 15 Years: Walk a Mile for Survivors
Fifteen years. That’s fifteen years of walking, raising awareness, and standing together for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. The Branch County Coalition’s 15th Annual Walk-a-Mile Fundraiser is more than just an event—it’s a movement, a statement, and a commitment to making our community safer and stronger. And this year, we’re going all out to celebrate our milestone!
Our theme this year is Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life,” encouraging survivors to step into their power, channel their strength, and resiliently show the world they are in control of their destiny.
Whether you’ve been with us from the start or this is your first time hearing about it, we want YOU to be part of this special event. To honor our 15th year, we’ve put together 15 ways you can get involved—because there’s more than one way to make an impact!
15 Ways to Participate in Walk-a-Mile 2025
- Walk with Us – Join us for the walk and take a stand for survivors. Every step counts!
- Create a Team of 15 – Rally your friends, family, or coworkers to walk together and amplify your impact.
- Fundraise – Set a personal or team fundraising goal and encourage donations to support vital survivor services.
- Can you get 15 friends to donate $15? What an impact that could make!
- Wear Purple – Show your solidarity by wearing purple or teal, the colors of domestic violence and sexual violence awareness.
- Share on Social Media – Use #WalkAMile15 to spread the word and inspire others to join.
- Sponsor the Event – Businesses and organizations can show their support by becoming official sponsors.
- Can your organization contribute? We are seeking 10 sponsorships of $1500.
- Donate – Even if you can’t attend, your donation helps provide critical resources to survivors.
- Honor a Survivor – Walk in honor of someone you know or share their story (with permission) to raise awareness.
- Volunteer – Help out before, during, or after the event. We need all hands on deck!
- Challenge a Friend – Call out a friend to match your steps, donations, or involvement.
- Organize a Community Awareness Meetup – Gather friends, family, or coworkers at a local coffee shop, park, or community center to discuss the cause, share stories, and distribute resources.
- Educate Yourself & Others – Learn more about domestic violence and sexual assault, and share resources in your circles.
- Write Letters of Encouragement – Send messages of hope and support to survivors in local shelters.
- Bring the Kids – Teach the next generation about kindness, advocacy, and the power of community action.
- Celebrate 15 Years with Us – Reflect on the impact we’ve made together and commit to 15 more years of change!
Why This Walk Matters
Every year, survivors in our community rely on our coalition for shelter, advocacy, and support. Events like Walk-a-Mile help us fund those services while showing survivors they are not alone. This 15th anniversary is about honoring our past efforts and looking toward a future where everyone is safe, supported, and heard.
Join us in making this the most powerful Walk-a-Mile yet. Let’s slip on our heels, raise our voices, and take meaningful steps toward change—together.
See you at the starting line!
📅 Event Date: Saturday, April 26th
📍 Location: Monroe Street, Downtown Coldwater
🔗 Register or Donate: https://www.278safe.com/walk-a-mile/
