Mrs. New Castle County volunteers for Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force "One Step at a Time 5K"

I volunteered at the 3^rd Annual  Delaware Victims’ Rights Task Force “One Step at a Time 5K”, which was held at the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. The Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force is made up of people who work in the criminal justice arena (police, prosecution, compensation) and at social service agencies with victims and survivors of violent crime in the state of Delaware.  The DVRTF strives to improve the response to victims of violent crime, bring awareness to victim rights and supports prevention efforts to end violence.

It was a gorgeous day for a 5K run! I helped at the registration table, getting pre-registered runners checked in and giving them their race numbers, timing chips, and t-shirts for the event. I also helped with giving out water to the runners and breaking down the event. The One Step at a Time 5K’s purpose is to promote, educate, and bring public awareness to National Crime Victims Rights week, which is the week of April 22-28th. All of the proceeds benefit the Delaware Center for Justice and I was happy to contribute my time towards helping with such a great cause, which relates to my platform, “Stay Aware, Stay Safe”.

At the registration table getting runners checked in

I had an opportunity to meet some great individuals at this event. Service Mark, which provides heating, cooling, and plumbing services, sponsored this event and provided water bottles to all of the participants. B101 radio was there to play music and pump up the participants at the event, and I had an opportunity to meet their mascot, Buzzbee! Bio-Tec Emergency Services was also a sponsor. They provide services to help clean up hazardous materials at crime scenes and provide a safe environment. Timothy’s Riverfront Grill provided a great post race party with refreshments for the awards ceremony.

With Service Mark

Wearing my race t-shirt with Bio-Tec Emergency Services

With Bio-Tec Emergency Services

With Buzzbee of B101

I was also honored to meet Delaware Attorney General, Beau Biden. Mr. Biden welcomed all of the participants before the run started and he ran as well.  I also had a great opportunity to educate some of the participants on my platform “Stay Aware, Stay Safe”.

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden welcoming the participants

With Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, what a great opportunity!

Thank you to the Delaware Victims’ Rights Task Force, Jennifer Kutney-Soper of the Domestic Violence Unit at the Office of the Attorney General, and Races 2 Run for this great volunteer opportunity!

Until next time,

Melissa Kirk

Mrs. New Castle County United States 2012