BBB Fam, let’s end the month of May with a four-part workout challenge that will be an amazing physical and mental reset for all of us, but also, let’s use this time to raise money for and shine light on an issue that I believe really needs our support and attention right now.
For most of us, it’s hard to imagine that violence and fear is a reality in so many households – in the US, an average of 20 people are believed to be abused by an intimate partner every minute. When I saw these numbers, and learned that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner, I couldn’t believe it. This is heartbreaking and needs to end. COVID-19 has only worsened this issue. With shelter in place orders, victims are stuck in close proximity with their abusers without anywhere to go. HAWC is helping to provide 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters and other resources for victims, and I am beyond passionate about supporting their efforts and the people of the North Shore MA community who are dealing with this real life nightmare.
Please consider donating even just $1 each time you take my class this week. I say this all the time, but I truly believe it: one person can’t change the world, but together we can make a difference.