The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Chicopee Thriller 5K” on Saturday morning.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Chicopee Thriller 5K” on Saturday morning.
According to the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, each year, the Thriller 5K benefits a different Chicopee Chamber nonprofit member. In honor of October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, half of all proceeds will go to benefit Alianza DV Services.
Alianza was founded in 1980 and is dedicated to assisting, supporting, and empowering those whose lives are affected by domestic violence. They have assisted over 30,000 individuals who were seeking refuge from abuse by providing a 24-hour crisis Hotline, emergency shelter placement, individual safety planning, and court-based assistance.
Costumes are encouraged at the 5K. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., with the race starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Grise Funeral Home on Springfield Street in Chicopee.
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