LEWISTON — Gov. Paul LePage will deliver opening remarks at the 2015 Safe Voices Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence on Sunday, May 31, at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.

Pre-registration is open via www.safevoices.org; day-of registration for both the 5K run and one-mile walk begins at 8 a.m. Participants can register as individuals or teams.

Come by yourself, with children or grab a group of family, friends or co-workers. Children in strollers and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

The 5k run will begin at 9 a.m. and the one-mile walk at 10 a.m. There will also be a half-mile kids fun run beginning at 10:30 a.m.  featuring Slugger, mascot of the Portland Sea Dogs, and Crusher, mascot of the Maine Red Claws.

The purpose of the Safe Voices annual walk/run is to spread awareness about domestic abuse and engage the community in supporting every person’s right to feel safe and live free from violence. All money raised will fund services to victims of domestic violence in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.

The goal is $50,000. Participants can raise money by collecting pledge donations and registering for either the walk or run.

Prizes will be given at different fundraising levels. Top-tier runners in each age group will also receive awards. 

For those not able to attend, donations are still appreciated and can be made at FirstGiving.com. FMI: Staci Beal, 207-795-6744 or by email, [email protected].