Violence against women and girls is the world’s most pervasive human rights violation. It’s also the one most often ignored.

You can ensure that as Canada’s first rape crisis centre we can continue to:

• Operate a 24 hour crisis line for survivors of sexual violence, their family and friends (last year we received over 16,000 calls)
• Offer face to face counseling and support (free and confidential)
• Provide advocacy and accompaniment to survivors negotiating the legal/medical system
• Create award winning campaigns that educate and foster change
• Provide information and referrals to a wide range of agencies and services

Last year hundreds of people such as you joined together for Bowlathon 2005 and raised almost $100,000 to show their support and commitment to end violence against women and children. This year, our 13th annual Bowlathon takes place February 25, 2006 with a goal of $125,000 and 125 teams.

Your support ensures that we continue to enhance the capacity of women to take control of their lives. We are asking you once again to donate $250, which will sponsor a lane(s). As a community sponsor you will; receive a tax receipt, have your name prominently displayed on a banner across the aisle, and be featured on the Bowlathon page of our web site which draws 100 viewers per day. For those who have a website we will be happy to add your link and increase your exposure.

We would love to hear from you by January 21, 2006 in order to meet our first promotional deadline.

With Thanks,

Deb Parent
Bowlathon Coordinator
bowl@trccmwar.ca
416-597-1171 x.233
PO Box 6597, Station A
Toronto ON M5W 1X4