October 6, 2009 - Domestic violence comes in many forms: physical, mental, verbal, psychological.
The prevention-based
mission of Becky's Fund, founded by Executive Director
Becky Lee is designed to foster the awareness of, and break the cycle of domestic violence by encouraging advocacy among peers, promoting
activism through outreach programs and creating support for victims.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless
of age, background, or socioeconomic status.
Through her platform, Ms. Lee also speaks on college campuses to educate
students on how to recognize the warning signs of dating violence and where to go to receive help.
Lee was the runner
up on the CBS television series Survivor: Cook Islands and used her winnings to begin Becky's Fund.
The fashion show
bought out the likes of Redskins
Jason Campbell and
Clinton Portis, and
DC United's soccer team, and featured the fashions of designer
Eric Finn.
The event featured a catwalk-over-a-pool on the roof top of the eclectic
Liaison Hotel in downtown DC.
The event was emceed by Channel 4’s Lindsay Czarniak.
Seen at the event:
Councilman
Vincent Gray, Skins'
Chris Cooley and
DeAngelo Hall, jazz artist
Marcus Johnson, R&B artist
Ginuwine, John Booty, and more.
