Focus: Domestic Violence Prevention

Every minute, 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. 1 in 5 women have been victims of rape, with nearly half of offenders being intimate partners of the victim. Such daunting statistics illuminate the impact of domestic violence on our society, and its resultant consequence on both the physical and mental health of victims. With direct relation to healthcare and our future patients, our class has collectively chosen to devote a service day towards bringing awareness to the prevalance of domestic violence while concomitantly supporting a local non-profit foundation that has made an enormous impact on combating domestic violence in Buffalo, NY.

Plan of action/How to get involved:

Join us for a donation yoga event on 10/4 at 6pm for the benefit of the Rachael Warrior Foundation. A yoga class will be run from 6-7pm in the Grupp Fireside Lounge of Canisius College, where donations of any amount will be accepted as an entry fee (accepted via cash or venmo). Whether you are able to provide a donation or not, we would love as many as possible to attend our event in order to support the Rachael Warriors Foundation, bring awareness to domestic violence, and promote a physically and mentally healthy activity! Bring a yoga mat (if desired), water bottle, and be ready for a great workout!