JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The 15th Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office is planning to light up the streets of JBPHH with a 5k glow run on Aug. 26 at 6:30 pm.
Airmen, Sailors and their families are invited to participate in the event, which is intended to bring the community together to focus on resiliency in a fun and new environment.
“It is important to keep the community aware of their part of being a wingman, battle buddy or shipmate,” said Capt. Shaina Holler, 15th Wing sexual assault response coordinator. “With this 5K, it's not just an opportunity for us to come together and exercise, but also to remind each other that sometimes we need to be the light bearer for a friend in need. We may need to help support someone who feels they are in the shadows, and guide them to the light.”
For the run, various organizations from around JBPHH will team up including; Wounded Warrior Care, Equal Opportunity, Mental Health, Family Advocacy, Green Dot, Navy SAPR, and Air Force SAPR.
“The Air Force is committed to prevention of sexual assault and other interpersonal violence,” said Holler. “Making the community aware of these issues and informing them on how to prevent it, helps foster an environment that cultivates a culture of dignity, mutual respect and trust."
Each organization will have a booth set up at the event to provide information on their respective association, so Airmen looking to have fun and learn more about the base’s helping agencies will have to look no further.
“SAPR’s main focus is prevention. We are always finding new ways to educate and inform people on knowing their part, and the steps needed to fulfill that duty,” said Tech. Sgt. Christine Kearney- Kurt, 15th WG SAPR office NCO in charge.
The event will be open to anyone with base access, and glow products will be provided to those participating at no charge.
For more information on this event contact the 15th WG SAPR office at (808) 449-7272.