10,000+ Join 24th Annual Event Online
BOSTON — The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute hosted its 24th annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace yesterday, raising $330,000 to support the organization’s services, advocacy, and training. Peace Institute President and CEO Tina Chéry and NECN’s Emmy Award-winning anchor Latoyia Edwards moderated the virtual event, welcoming guests including Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Beth Israel Lahey Health President and CEO Dr. Kevin Tabb, and Survivors of Homicide Victims. In partnership with NBC 10 Boston/NECN, the event was held virtually for the first time ever and has received over 10,000 views in just 24 hours. Advocates, influencers and community members participated in the event to recognize victims of homicide and celebrate Boston’s great potential to create communities of peace.
The Mother’s Day Walk for Peace is a beloved Boston tradition and the Peace Institute’s largest fundraising event. The Peace Institute is a trusted place of healing for those who experience the murder of a loved one, and the organization works to demand dignity and compassion for all victims and their families, regardless of the circumstances. Supporters can still donate to the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace by visiting https://www.mothersdaywalk4peace.org. Funds will be raised until Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2020.
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