20th annual Race to End Domestic Abuse

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom

RIDING TO END DOMESTIC ABUSE — The Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine rode to the 20th annual Race to End Domestic Abuse on Oct. 2 in Guilford to present the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance with a $1,000 donation. The contribution helped the organization working to end domestic violence in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties and beyond reach its goal of raising $20,000 for the 20th annual 5K run/walk.

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NEARLY EVERY YEAR OVER TWO DECADES — Joan Shapleigh of Dover-Foxcroft, right with Spruce Run- Womancare Alliance Facilitative Director Amanda Cost, was recognized during the post-race celebration for having been present for nearly every Race to End Domestic Abuse. Over the last two decades Shapleigh has missed just one event, when she traveled to Africa.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom

GUEST EMCEE — WABI’s Taylor Kinzler announces a thank you to sponsors of the 20th annual Race to End Domestic Abuse while Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance Facilitative Director Amanda Cost, center, and Public Awareness Educator Alison Weiss compile the results from the Oct. 2 5K and fundraising efforts.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH — Sunday’s 20th annual Race to End Domestic Abuse kicks off a month of events for the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, which will be held in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties over the next several weeks.