Peddling for Domestic Violence Prevention

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

A cycling contingent of Kaiser Permanente Marin/Sonoma physicians and employees participated in the ywc2ride, helping to keep the wheels in motion for preventing domestic violence.

The family-oriented bike ride was sponsored by the YWCA of Sonoma County, the county's main resource and safety net for domestic violence victims. The first-annual biking event offered 20-, 50-, and 100-kilometer routes for riders at all ability levels. Each route began and ended at Windsor Town Green, roaming through the beautiful rolling hills and vineyards of Dry Creek Valley.

Beginning-to-advanced bike riders from Kaiser Permanente Marin/Sonoma facilities peddled to help the YWCA thrive.

"I think it was a great success, a lot of fun, and good exercise," said 20K biker Kathryn McNally, MD, physician champion of SRF's Domestic Violence Prevention Committee. "I think it was a great way to support the YWCA and raise awareness about domestic violence."

Thanks to the Kaiser Permanente riders and their guests who supported this worthy cause, including:

Kaiser Permanente San Rafael: Kathryn McNally, MD, Randee Allen, PT, Don Jackson, Pat Chambers, Craig Chambers, Sian Palmer, Carol Vergano, Thea D. Cary, Karen Langdon, and Shannon Langdon.

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa: Susan Wilmes, Odette Hudson, Jim Hudson, Kathy Hall, Andy Hall, Nancy Zarn, Anette Niewald, Twyla Robert, Marianne Waugh, Harold Mancusi-Ungaro, MD, and Jim DeRaet.

For more information about the YWCA of Sonoma County's domestic violence prevention programs, call 707-546-1234, English and Spanish. For assistance in Marin County, contact Marin Abused Women's Services hotlines: (415) 924-6616, English; (415) 924-3456, Spanish; (415) 924-1070, men's hotline.