105.3 EZ Rock will broadcast a live radio-thon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday in support of Shelter from the Storm - the Canadian Women's Foundation's national fundraising and awareness campaign dedicated to ending violence against women.
This inspiring broadcast will feature survivors of abuse, representatives from local shelters and other experts on the issue to raise awareness and encourage listeners to call in and donate. Thirteen other Rogers Media and independent radio stations will broadcast Shelter from the Storm radio-thons across Canada.
"Nearly 100,000 women and children in Canada seek refuge in a shelter every year." said Beverley Wybrow, president and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation. "Domestic violence is in every community, but often hidden behind closed doors as a result of fear or shame. The Shelter from the Storm radio-thon is giving a voice to women who have been silenced. And in breaking the silence we can also break the cycle of abuse."
Shelter from the Storm is Canada's largest national fundraising campaign dedicated to ending violence against women. Funds raised support more than 450 shelters for abused women and their children across Canada and community violence prevention programs that are breaking the cycle of abuse. Two shelters in Sudbury will benefit from Shelter from the Storm. The campaign runs from April 14 until May 11.
Winners and HomeSense will also hold 'Shop 'til it Stops' on May 8 - a cross-country sales event in which a percentage of the day's sales goes to Shelter from the Storm. And when shoppers use their BMO Mosaik®* MasterCard® an additional percentage will go to the campaign.
Canadians can make a donation any time during the campaign online at www.shelterfromthestorm.ca or at any Winners, HomeSense or BMO Bank of Montreal branch.
For more information about the campaign, contact Sarah Ruddle, marketing and communications manager, The Canadian Women's Foundation, at 416-365-1444, ext. 232, [email protected] .
