Please help spread the word

Dear Friends,

Day after day, we hear story after heartbreaking story of tragic violence and senseless
injustice in our local and national news media. We are sometimes appalled by the most
tragic of stories such as the recent witnessed gang rape of a 15 year old girl in California
that lasted two hours. Yet none of the witnesses raised a hand to help her until she was
brutally beaten and unconscious. But even in the worst, our personal lives
typically remain unfazed until violence touches us or someone we love. We become
almost oblivious to violence and injustice because we hear it so often that we minimize
the devastating effects to the unknown victims and their families. But when it happens to
us…to someone we love, our lives are dramatically changed. We look at life and injustice
from a different perspective. We shouldn’t wait until those tragic circumstances become
our own before we raise our voice against injustice. On July 17, 2010 The 3rd Annual
Stop the Violence Start the Love Movement will take place. The family-friendly event
shines a light on violence and crime within our city and raises awareness to the
many tragic and widespread consequences of violence. We seek to make a difference
by using our voices to give a voice to others as we invite all to take a stand against
injustice. The Rally will be filled with well- known speakers and music artists from
around the country who will share their testimonies and experiences as they use their
talents to bring awareness to the dangers of violence and abuse. There will be a variety
of children’s activities that provide fun entertainment. Many local non-profit organizations
will be on hand with information about their services. We will reach out with love and
hope to victims and their families as we remember their loved ones’ lives that were taken
or dramatically changed due to violence. Proceeds from the event will benefit the
Regional Crime Victims Crisis Center.

To make a difference in our neighborhoods and our city and we need YOUR HELP.


Live to Love,



Chad Mitchell