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Running to Fight Domestic Violence

Fun run raises awareness of domestic abuse on Hi-Line

Andrea Gilham looked a little tired after running three miles Saturday morning.

She took part in the Family Violence Stops Here Fun Run/Walk.

Andrea is a sometimes-runner, but it was more than the run that prompted her to drive in from Fort Belknap for the run/walk which started and ended at the RC Model Flying Club field south of the city.

"My sister died at the hands of domestic violence," she said. "Oct. 29, 1997."

Her death is coming up on its 15th anniversary and it's still painful for her to talk about.

So events like the run/walk are important to her.

"This cause means a lot to me," she...

 

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