From staff reports
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and Hopeful Horizons is once again bringing the community together to raise awareness, honor survivors, and remember those lost to domestic violence. The month’s activities will kick off with the 13th Annual Race4Love 5K Run and 3K Walk at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, on Cat Island in Beaufort.
Established in memory of LCpl. Dana Tate and Cpl. Dyke “AJ” Coursen, two Beaufort County Deputies who were killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in 2002, Race4Love is a vibrant community event raising awareness and funds to support victims and survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. Registration was to remain open through Wednesday, Sept. 24 at www.race4love.com.
Packet pick-up will take place on Thursday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 26 in both Beaufort and Bluffton. There will also be a packet pick-up at Shellring Ale Works in Port Royal on Thursday evening, Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants will select their pick-up location upon registration.
“DVAM underscores the urgent need to recognize, prevent, and respond to domestic violence in all its forms,” said Kristin Dubrowski, CEO of Hopeful Horizons. “It also provides the opportunity for community members to show support for victims/survivors and to commit to working together to build a safer future.”
Hopeful Horizons will host additional community events throughout October in recognition of DVAM. Please check www.hopefulhorizons.org and social media for the most current information on awareness events and ways to get involved.
Hopeful Horizons is a children’s advocacy, domestic violence and sexual assault victim services organization serving Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Allendale, and Colleton Counties. The nonprofit provides a 24/7 support line, emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and outreach to build healthier communities.
