Marrone Will Serve as Honorary Chair for Vera House 2010 White Ribbon Campaign
2/1/2010 12:52:10 PM | Football
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Syracuse, NY - The Vera House Foundation proudly announced Syracuse University Head Football Coach Doug Marrone as Honorary Chair of the 16th Annual White Ribbon Campaign at a press conference today at the Iocolano & Petty Football Complex in Manley Field House.
Now in its 16th year, Vera House's annual White Ribbon Campaign is led by concerned men who invite and encourage all members of the community to wear a ribbon during the 10-day campaign and join them in raising awareness and funds to stop domestic and sexual violence. Wearing a white ribbon is your personal statement to never support, commit, or remain silent about abuse. Proceeds from the White Ribbon Campaign help fund Vera House education and awareness programs and services.
“Vera House and it's White Ribbon Campaign are important in our community,” said Syracuse University head coach Doug Marrone. “A strong support system is essential for all of us. Vera House provides that for women and children at a critical point in their lives.”
The 2010 White Ribbon Campaign will be held April 9th – 18th. For information on how to participate, call Chris Benton, Director of Communications & Special Events, at (315) 425-0818 x248 or email cbenton@verahouse.org. The 2010 White Ribbon Campaign is made possible, in part, through the generosity of our sponsors: M&T Bank, Kinney Drugs Foundation, Time Warner Cable, Crouse
Hospital, Wegmans and Hancock & Estabrook, LLP.
The White Ribbon Campaign will raise more than $65,000 for Vera House education and awareness programs and services.
“The funds raised by the White Ribbon Campaign are critical for our programs and services, but even more important is the message of this campaign," said Vera House Executive Director Randi Bregman. "Ending domestic and sexual violence requires each of us to do our part to help change a community standard that has for too long tolerated violence and abuse. With Coach Marrone's leadership, we hope to bring the important message of the White Ribbon Campaign to the forefront of our community.”
Vera House works to end domestic and sexual violence in our community. The agency provides a 24-hour crisis, support and information line, and emergency shelter to ensure that families are safe from violence. Actively engaged in education and training in the community, Vera House offers counseling and advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as youth education programs. For more information about Vera House, please visit our web site at www.verahouse.org.
