9th Annual Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - There's nothing that warms you up more than a soothing cup of hot chocolate when the temperatures drop and next month, you can warm up with hot chocolate for a good cause!

Marianne Winters, Executive Director from Safe Passage , shared more about the upcoming Hot Chocolate Run.

9th Annual Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage
Sunday, Dec. 2nd

Walk: 9:30 AM
Run: 10:00 AM

Rain, snow or shine!

Downtown Northampton

For more information about the upcoming Hot Chocolate Run visit safepassage.org .

What is the Hot Chocolate Run?

The Hot Chocolate Run is a community celebration of Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization addressing domestic violence. The Hot Chocolate Run has grown dramatically since its first year in 2004. This year, we expect 5,500 participants in our 5K run and 2 mile walk. Every runner and walker will enjoy a mug of homemade hot chocolate at the finish line!

Participants join us year after year for a fun and festive start to the holiday season. They participate to spend time with family and friends, to run a challenging 5K course with serious competitors, to enjoy hot chocolate, and most importantly, to support Safe Passage and our important programs for survivors of domestic violence.

All proceeds from the Hot Chocolate Run benefit Safe Passage’s crisis intervention, shelter, support, and advocacy services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Every year, Safe Passage receives over 2,500 hotline calls, houses over 100 women and children in an emergency shelter program, and serves over 400 women and children through counseling, advocacy and legal programs. The Hot Chocolate Run is Safe Passage’s largest fundraising effort. In 2011, event proceeds totaled over $165,000. We invite you to support this event in 2012!