25th Anniversary Refuse to Abuse 5K is July 17, 2021
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UFCW 21 members and staff participating in the Refuse to Abuse 5K in 2017, when we could all do it in person at the Mariners’ stadium in Seattle. This year, most people are participating virtually by walking or running a 5K in their neighborhood with friends, family, coworkers, or by themselves.
Once again UFCW 21 is partnering with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) to raise awareness of domestic violence and fundraise for WSCADV at the Refuse to Abuse 5K. This year, the 25th anniversary of Refuse to Abuse, there is an option to participate in this 5K fundraiser from your home or neighborhood and support WSCADV.
There are three main reasons why UFCW 21 members participate in this annual event:
WSCADV is a UFCW 21 partner organization working to end domestic violence, which impacts members and our families in our workplaces and communities
Anyone on our union Sound Health & Wellness Trust gets their event registration fee reimbursed and HRA credit for participating in the 5K
It’s fun to take part in events with fellow UFCW 21 members!
Want to join us? Contact Community Organizer Faviola Lopez for more information (flopez@ufcw21.org), or just sign up for our team:
At this year’s Refuse to Abuse 5K on July 17, you will join other UFCW 21 members and thousands of others across the state walking or running a 5K with friends or coworkers, by yourself—even on a treadmill. WSCADV will send you your race swag for participating in the mail after the event. If you want to print a race bib to wear while you participate in your own 5K, you can download those from WSCADV here.
Your entrance fee, which will be reimbursed for anyone on the Sound Health & Wellness Trust, supports WSCADV and their work to end domestic violence. This event also raises awareness about domestic violence, and WSCADV will be interacting across social media on race day. Want to spread the word on social media? Here’s their toolkit of images.
For more about the event, see our event page or the WSCADV event page, or call your Union Rep.
Domestic Violence is a Union Issue!
We work with Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence because domestic violence is an issue that affects UFCW 21 members. One great way to celebrate this event even if you can’t participate is to familiarize yourself and your coworkers with workers’ rights around domestic violence. We’ve fought hard to pass laws in Washington State that protect us from work if we face threats of violence, stalking, or sexual assault.
