Male Peterborough band members to don tutus in walk for domestic abuse charity

Male members of a Peterborough band are to don pink t-shirts and tutus to fundraise for a charity supporting domestic abuse survivors.
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Band members from Velocity will be setting off from Crowland Abbey at 10.30am on Saturday, July 24, ending their walk at the Peterborough Post Office Sports & Social Club in Bourges Boulevard, New England, where they will be performing from 8.30pm.

Money raised will go towards Living Keys, a city charity which provides courses to support domestic abuse survivors.

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Living Keys said: “Dare to Rise is a campaign to bring awareness of domestic abuse and our wonderful guys are going to be dressed in pink t-shirts and tutus.

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“So do look out for them and say hello and donate where you can as this is an extremely good cause.

“So far, Living Keys has raised £1,209.61 with GoFundMe and individual donations coming from many. We would like to thank everyone who has donated as you really have enabled us to continue the good work and make a difference in the lives of those who have been through the trauma of domestic abuse/violence.

“Kelly and Linda would also like to thank Craig Ayto, Olly and Ricky, known as Velocity, for all your support.”

Donations can be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/28bfw96v9c.

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