On Thursday, October 29th, the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff will host the 10th Annual “Rise Up: A Tribute to Survivors,” Community Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. The event is held annually in the month of October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Rise Up will bring together community partners and survivors of domestic violence to continue our pursuit to end domestic violence in Lexington.

The event includes a resource fair with community partners, as well as a speaking program with community leaders and survivors of domestic violence. Throughout the event light refreshments will be served and family activities are available. Community members who have survived domestic violence are invited to speak during the open mic portion to tell their own stories. Finally, candles will be lit as a community to honor the victims and survivors of domestic violence.