Boston Area Rape Crisis Center<\/a> conducted its annual Walk for Change event on April 23 in Brighton.<\/p>\nMore than 1,500 people participated to show their respect and support to those who have been sexually abused.\u00a0People gathered at Artesani Park around 9 a.m., participated in some entertainment activities, and walked along the Charles River under the sun.<\/p>\n
The walk\u00a0also raises money to help victims heal and this year they raised more than $200,000, according to\u00a0Jessica Atcheson, the center’s marketing and communications manager. She added that it was the biggest one yet.<\/p>\n
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