On January 5, 2007 my friend Arthur's sister, Marisa Peach, lost her life due to domestic violence. Arthur and his family started an amazing foundation called Steps Against Domestic Violence { SADV }. Today, my sister Kelli and I had the honor to walk in the 2nd Annual Steps Against Domestic Violence Walk around Greenlake. With October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, it was the perfect time to remember, celebrate and raise awareness for both the victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Proceeds of the event go to New Beginnings' Children's Services.

New Beginnings' mission is to provide shelter, advocacy and support for battered women and their children...