Survivors of Sexual Abuse

The Cause of Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse

The Bashful Ostrich 5K supports the several organizations, which help some of 350,000 survivors of sexual abuse in the Greater Cincinnati area. Entry fees pay for the expenses of the race and your donations, pledges, and sponsors' contributions will immensely help these programs.

The parent organization of the Bashful Ostrich 5K is the FOUNDATION FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE – This foundation's primary goal is to raise awareness of the health and social problems caused by sexual abuse and to remove society's stigma on this issue so that survivors will seek help and avoid the long term consequences of their trauma. This will be done by publicity: by distribution of pamphlets to area high schools and by networking with local and national media. Plans are underway to establish a national awareness day and month in Congress. It also plans to link treatment centers nationally and establish funding for university-based research in this area. Long-range plans include building an area wellness center focusing on programs for the sexually abused. This is an Ohio non-profit foundation. www.stopsexualabusenow.org

Any contribution above the entry fee will be appreciated. Entry fees go towards the expenses of the race while pledges go directly to these three programs. Participants are encouraged to get sponsors and the runner or walker who raises the most funds will receive a special award and be recognized in the awards ceremony. Please bring your pledges (cash or check only) to registration at packet pick-up times or on race day to the registration table.

All donations are tax-deductible. Checks can be made payable to Foundation for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Your canceled check serves as your receipt.