April is “Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention” Month.
On Saturday, April 16th at 5:30am, the Klassique Academy of Dance, carnival troupe, Regnant Allure partnered with the Gender Affairs Unit to raise awareness through a fundraiser walkathon which started and ended at the Agricultural Grounds. The partnership was developed to highlight unreported sexual assault cases during carnival. All persons are encouraged to report any such issues to authorities as each case is taken seriously.
The theme for the walkathon, “Prevention is Possible”, was well attended by members of the public. The three mile walk was led by the Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) and DJ “Pretty” who played music for the walkers. The walking session was then concluded by a cool down session by Mr. McCiver Peter, a personal fitness trainer at Xtreme Fitness Club.
The Regnant Allure Troupe would like to thank LIME for provision of the tent, DJ Pretty for his music, Larry’s Catering & Ashley & Sons for assistance with catering, Dr. Ronya Foy-Connor and the Gender Affairs Unit for partnership, Sharod Morton, Sensational Flavours, local Farmers, McCiver Peter, Infusion XL and the RAPF for their contributions and assistance.
Persons interested in signing up for the Regnant Allure troupe, please call 584 -1019.
For more information about the Gender Affairs Unit, please call 497-2518.
– Press Release
(Published without editing by the Anguillian newspaper.)
