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Anti-domestic violence run raises more than $46,000 towards shelter

It was the biggest year ever for the seventh annual Jessica Martel Memorial Run. The run was started by the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (JMMF) as a fundraiser for a 9,000 square foot safe house for individuals and families who are experiencing domestic violence in the Sturgeon County area. The foundation began after Morinville mother Jessica Martel was tragically murdered by her common-law husband.
It’s the newest shelter of its type in Alberta over the past 30 years so it’s big — not just for Morinville and region — it’s big for the province,” said Morinville mayor Barry Turner. “I’m so proud of how the foundation and Morinville has really rallied and turned something terrible into a wonderful opportunity and a much needed resource in the community for families facing domestic violence.”
In the past seven years, they have raised nearly $2-million out of their $3-million goal.
Read the rest of the article by Hannah Stolz for: https://fortsaskonline.com | June 24, 2019
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