Cocoon’s Unmasquerade will feature talk on surviving deadly domestic violence

The Clothesline Project, sponsored by The Cocoon, on display in April, 2017, at BGSU. The shirts each represent a victim of sexual violence.

From THE COCOON

The Cocoon Presents: Unmasquerade, an event to raise awareness of the lifelong impact domestic violence has on children and how one person can make a difference Thursday, April 11, from 6-9 p.m at Nazareth Hall, 21211 W River Road, Grand Rapids. Dinner will be included and a cash bar will be available. Dress is business casual.

International speaker William Killibrew will take us on his journey of survival after witnessing, at age 10, the murders of his mother and older brother by her estranged boyfriend in their family living room. Killibrew was forced to beg for his life at gunpoint. The killer died by suicide.

Killibrew will share the impact of the event and how he survived years of suicidal ideation and pain to emerge as a humanitarian and advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. During his story, Killibrew will highlight how different individuals supported and believed in him each step of the way. And how we can all be that person.D

Individual tickets:  $75 each before April 1; $100 each after April 1. Tables of eight can be reserved before April 1st for $800.

Tickets are on sale now at https://bidr.co/events/unmasquerade or call 419-373-1730, ext. 1002 for more information or to reserve.

All of the net proceeds will be put back into The Cocoon’s services to help survivors and their families in and around Wood County.  All services provided by The Cocoon are free of charge. 

Nazareth Hall is supporting sponsor. Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call the number above for details.