06232016 - News Article - Community news: Race honoring domestic violence victim is Saturday

Community news: Race honoring domestic violence victim is Saturday
POST-TRIBUNE
June 23, 2016
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/lifestyles/ct-ptb-neighbors-briefs-st-0624-20160623-story.html
Race honoring domestic violence victim is Saturday

The inaugural 5K run/1 mile walk Bri's RACE (Raising Awareness Changes Everything) to End Domestic Violence will take place 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Hill County Park. The race is in the memory of Brianna "Bri" Hefner-Ballor, a woman murdered last year by her husband, who killed himself and left behind their 2-year-old daughter, according to a press release sent out by Porter Superior Court Judge Mary Harper.

Hefner-Ballor was an avid runner, and her mother, Elizabeth Hefner, and co-workers from the Porter County Juvenile Detention Center along with Harper created the race. They're also developing a social media campaign to reach those who need assistance because of a potentially violent relationship. Harper said, having an employee killed by domestic violence made her rethink how Porter County delivers information to those who need it. More information on the event is at brisrace.com. Proceeds will benefit The Caring Place shelter for women experiencing domestic violence.