Safe Passage’s 2024 Hot Chocolate Run
On Sunday, December 8th Safe Passage, a Hampshire County organization, held their 21st Hot Chocolate Run in Northampton, MA. Sponsoring the Hot Chocolate Run is an annual tradition we’re proud to continue at Five College Realtors!
Photo by Sam Masinter
This yearly fundraiser is a celebration of the organization’s mission to support those affected by domestic violence through community engagement and advocating for systemic change. Safe Passage hosts a season-long series of activities including the lively Hot Chocolate Run 5k, where community members may walk or run - many doing so in costumes!
This year’s event surpassed its original fundraising goal of $800,000, wrapping up with total earnings of $838,474 from over 5,000 participants (p2p.onecause.com/hcr2024)!
Safe Passage has been addressing domestic violence since 1977, and since has helped thousands of suffering families achieve safety and justice in Hampshire County. For more information on how to support this amazing organization visit SafePass.org.
Check out some photos from this year's run below - including an adorable side by side comparison of Kim Raczka and her son, Theo Wojcik, now 14, from this year’s run and from back in 2016, Kim’s first year with FCR!
Kim Raczka with son Theo Wojcik, 14 in 2024 and 2016
Karen McAmis, Kim Raczka, Theo Wojcik, Alyx Akers
Rachel Simpson & her fellow Expandable Brass Band members!
Natasha Yakovlev, Scott Rebmann, Cindy Owens & Sarah Shipman
Martha Grinnel, Sarah Shipman & Scott Rebmann