St. Joseph’s hospital raises money for survivors of sexual abuse [Video]

The SAFE Program provides treatment for survivors of sexual violence.

At the hospital’s sixth annual event on Sunday, people participated in a 10K run, 5K run/walk, and kids obstacle course for this cause.

“It’s just fun, the atmosphere is great, I love it,” Shauna Larrabee, who walked in the 5K said.

People got active and raised awareness and money to strengthen support and resources for survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

“Because it happens more than everybody tends to think and those need support,” Larrabee said. “So having a place that they can go and get the support that they need is really, really important, that they’re not alone in anything.”

The hospital changed the name of the annual fundraiser this year from “Commit to Get …