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Vanessa Marcotte Foundation Holds Self-Defense Workshop

Standing boldly and screaming loudly, a group of more than 200 women learned how to defend themselves against an attacker. Sunday’s empowerment and self-defense workshop was put on by the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation.
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‘Strike for Vanessa’ Self-Defense Workshop

At Northeastern University this Sunday, the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation will host its second ‘STRIKE for Vanessa’ self-defense and empowerment workshop.
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Vanessa Marcotte’s spirit of service lives on in her foundation

Nearly two years after Vanessa Marcotte's murder shook the small town of Princeton, her legacy and spirit of service are living on in the foundation in her name.
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Show your support on #GivingTuesday through #IFeelFearlessWhen

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Vanessa Marcotte Foundation, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office teach women self-defense

On the 27-month anniversary of Vanessa Marcotte’s death, about 30 women gathered at the Thomas Prince School to learn self-defense tips and techniques.
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‘Fight like your life depends on it’

A personal account of a self-defense course offered by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation
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Important story from Good Morning America with valuable self defense tips.

'Unfortunate' and scary reality for female runners This story was posted on September 20, 2018 on the ABC News website. For the full article/video please visit ABC News. The viral hashtags #MilesforMollie and #dcrunners4wendy are reflecting…
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Jogger’s stabbing highlights ‘unfortunate’ and scary reality for female runners

The killings of two young women while doing something as innocent as running outdoors have sparked fear and outrage.
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Large turnout for second annual 5K to honor Vanessa Marcotte

More than 1,000 runners and walkers participated in the 2nd Annual Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Race at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, June 16.
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Over 1,000 Attend 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Vanessa Marcotte at Wachusett Mountain

More than 1,000 runners, walkers and community members gathered at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, Massachusetts to participate in the 10 a.m. event, which had seen tremendous success in its inaugural year.