Walk a Mile 2021

You’ve come to us for 9 years … now we’re coming to you!

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The logistics of the Walk are changing, as we adapt to the reality of COVID-19. But the call to

action to end gender-based violence remains the same. For its first nine years, the Walk was

held in downtown Greensburg. In 2021, we’re expanding the Walk to all of Westmoreland

County so you can take a stand while staying close to home.

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We’ve developed a format that incorporates a mile walk in any setting in the county and online

activities to inform and inspire the community to act.

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Since March 2020, we’ve learned a lot about the importance of community and caring for our

neighbors. As part of our activities, we’ll be exploring the impact of empathy on ending gender-

based violence and its power in making our world a better place for future generations.

Join us … we can explore together.

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#WalkBlackburn 2021 will take place between April 7 and 10, at a location of your choosing. Registration is free this year (suggestion donation: $5 or more). You can also request a Walk t-shirt and/or yard sign here. To learn more, or to register, click below!

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Special thanks to our 2021 Walk Sponsors:

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UNDERWRITING SPONSOR

Tuscano Agency

FINISH LINE SPONSORS 

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103.1 KVE & 103.9 KHB

BIG STRIDE SPONSORS 

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Sendell Motors

THE EXTRA MILE SPONSORS  

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Remembering the True Victims (Lupson)

Haute Metal Media-Bob Manning

Synergy Group, Inc.

GO THE DISTANCE SPONSORS

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Akoya

Blackburn Center Board of Directors

First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg

Frank Kleshinski & Mary Ann Gawelek

Kepple-Graft Funeral Home

Jean McKenna

Mental Health America of SW PA

Penn Pals Fund

Redstone

RISE Dispenseries

Seton Hill University

Univ of Pittsburgh at Greensburg 

PACESETTER SPONSORS  

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Elliott Group

Ann & Ernie Emmerling

Enscoe Long Insurance Group

Exchange Underwriters

First Presbyterian Church Murrysville

Frank Gleshinski and Mary Ann Gawelek

Friends of Eric Nelson

Maher Duessel CPA's

Passaro Family

Standard Bank PaSB

Westmoreland Hospital - Excela Health

STEPPING UP SPONSORS 

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Amcom

Arts for Community Change Class - Seton Hill University

The Ankrum Family

Beeghly & Company Jewelers

Big Ed's Jerky

Judy & Len Caric

Classic Hits 107.1 WHJB

Eileen Cox

Marilyn Davis, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services  

Dr. Angelo & Pamela DeMezza

Dr. Terrance E. DePasquale

Barbara Ferrier

InFirst Bank

Kattan-Ferretti Insurance

Commissioner Sean Kertes

Christine Mohler-King

Mullen Refrigeration Services

Naser Foods

Norman Alan Company, LLC

Tina Phillips

QuatriniRafferty Community Fund

Saint Vincent Archabbey

Sam's Club Greensburg

Somerset Trust Company

Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli, & Cavanaugh LLC

Lori A. Stripay

George & Michelle Toohey

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ligonier Valley

Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports, Inc.

Westmoreland County Chapter of ABATE of PA

Westmoreland LGBT-Community PFLAG Greensburg-Westmoreland Interfaith Network

Westmoreland Cultural Trust

Gerry and Bonnie Rack-Wildner

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Walk Posters by art therapy students at Seton Hill University: