Sexual Assault Awareness Glow Stick Walk Set for April 9

Sequoyah County CCR/SART hosts annual event to raise awareness and education during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:07am

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The Sequoyah County CCR/SART is hosting its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Glow Stick Walk on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sallisaw Sport Complex walking trail. The event aims to raise awareness for sexual assault victims and survivors, and participants are encouraged to bring their pets to walk with them. Free glow sticks will be provided, and the public is invited to also donate items to the Sallisaw Animal Shelter.

Why it matters

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this annual walk is an important community event to educate the public and show support for those affected by sexual assault. The inclusion of pets and the animal shelter donations also helps bring awareness to the connections between domestic violence, sexual assault, and animal welfare.

The details

The Sexual Assault Awareness Glow Stick Walk will take place on the walking trail at the Sallisaw Sport Complex. Participants are encouraged to bring their pets to walk with them, and the Sallisaw Animal Shelter will also have shelter dogs available for people to walk. Free glow sticks will be provided to all walkers to light up the night. Donations for the animal shelter, such as leashes, collars, food, treats, and toys, are also welcome.

  • The Sexual Assault Awareness Glow Stick Walk is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The players

Sequoyah County CCR/SART

A local organization dedicated to raising awareness and education around sexual assault issues in the community.

Sallisaw Animal Shelter

The local animal shelter that will be on site accepting donations and providing shelter dogs for people to walk during the event.

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The takeaway

This annual glow stick walk is an important community event to show support for sexual assault victims and survivors, as well as raise awareness around these important issues. The inclusion of pets and the animal shelter donations helps connect the cause to related issues of domestic violence and animal welfare.