St. Joe’s Commit to Community raises thousands to support victims of violence and abuse | News [Video]

BANGOR — Hundreds of community members gathered at Broadway park in Bangor Sunday to take Part in the sixth annual St Joe’s Commit to Community fundraiser and run.

Nearly 700 Mainers signed up for this year’s Commit to Community 5k and 10k organized by St. Joseph Healthcare. Organizers say this was one of their most successful years yet. 

“This is a small community, this is a small state and event’s like this really make you feel like you’re part of something wonderful,” said Brad Coffey, President of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation. 

Previously known as St. Joe’s Commit to Get Fit, the race supports the hospital’s sexual assault forensic examiner program – also known as the ‘SAFE Program’ –  which provides support to victims of violence and abuse. 

“These are amazing nurses, they provide care for people who are victims of rape, they provide care for people who have just been harmed in …