ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Community members gathered Saturday morning at Maplewood Rose Garden Park for the 14th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence, hosted by Rochester NY for Christ and Out of the Darkness Ministries.
The event began with registration at 9 a.m., followed by a one-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. along Maplewood Drive and Lake Avenue. The first 200 participants received free T-shirts.
Founded by survivor, author, and evangelist Lucila Matos, the walk draws hundreds of survivors, friends, and families each year. Participants carried signs to raise awareness while also sharing music, prayer, and personal testimonies…