Anne-Marie Mediwake, CBC
For over 25 years, the AWHL (Assaulted Women’s Helpline) has strived to provide completely free 24/7 support to women who have been assaulted. This is available in up to 154 languages, and is completely anonymous and confidential. 49,000 women call the helpline every year in the Greater Toronto Area.
So the goal of this annual gala is to raise funds for the helpline and awareness. At this year’s 10th annual gala, CBC News anchor Anne-Marie Mediwake was the host. The evening started with a cocktail reception and viewing of the silent auction items. Then there was a 3 course dinner, live auction and entertainment provided by “The Intentions”. All proceeds of the AWHL gala go directly back to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline.
Anne-Marie Mediwake, CBC
Some tweets from the evening
The tables are set and we're ready to go! #helpline13 pic.twitter.com/pdijOln2oN
— AssaultWomenHelpLine (@AWHL) April 19, 2013
Each yr 49K women use #AssaultedWomensHelpline.Supporting GTA "sisters" w/ my sis Naomi @CBCToronto @CBC_TOCommunity pic.twitter.com/PxbhYdZQSa
— Anne-Marie Mediwake (@AnneMarieCBC) April 20, 2013
@AWHL @annemariecbc Anne-Marie was wonderful + funny! "My h/b is home w/kids. He's not babysitting. He's parenting!" pic.twitter.com/0YYjMNoyIq
— Lisa Barnoff (@LBB2002) April 20, 2013
@AWHL UR most welcome, TY for providing 24/7 care for GTA women in crisis in 150 languages. #helpline13 @CBCToronto @CBC_TOCommunity
— Anne-Marie Mediwake (@AnneMarieCBC) April 20, 2013
Check out the great video from Kardinal Offishall and Shawn Hook “A Way Out” made for the Assaulted Women’s Helpline.
For more information including how donating just $25 can save a life, visit awhl.org
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- Anne-Marie Mediwake, CBC
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- Anne-Marie Mediwake, CBC
