#unsilencetheviolence

[shanfoster32]

In case there's any question where I stand.. #standwithus #gopreds #MENDit2ENDit #unsilencetheviolence #stanleycup #firstever

[stophatingwomensociety-blog]

January 25 2017 - (pictured: P.K. Subban (Mark Humphrey/AP Photo)) NASHVILLE — The numbers of women affected by #abuse, #sexualassault or #domesticviolence staggered #SeanHenry, president and CEO of the #NashvillePredators, the first time he heard them. Then he talked to his wife, mother and other women in his life who told him the numbers didn’t surprise them. That shocked, and scared, him even more. Now the Nashville Predators are launching a public service announcement to "#UnsilencetheViolence" that features players like All-Star defenceman #PKSubban and captain #MikeFisher. The franchise also pledged $500,000 over five years from its foundation to the #YWCA’s #MEND program designed to teach men and boys how to help end #violenceagainstwomen and children. "The best part of what we do as a franchise, we get to leverage the passion our teams have for our team, our logo and turn that into something better, and I can’t think of a better cause to be behind than stopping violence against women in our community," Henry said at a news conference Wednesday. The Predators have supported the MEND program since soon after its inception four years ago, including hosting program sessions at the #BridgestoneArena. The Ohio Valley Conference, headquartered just south of Nashville, also has been a longtime supporter, with Tennessee State men's basketball coach Dana Ford appearing in the new ad. With the money from the Predators and a $200,000 commitment from the All-State Foundation, the YWCA will help fund billboards and expansion of the MEND program beyond the 10 clubs and schools in the #Nashville area. The program is run by Shan Foster, Vanderbilt's all-time leading scorer, and works to teach boys and young men how to talk to women and to have healthier relationships. Foster said hearing those lessons from coaches, administrators and pro athletes makes the message more powerful. Henry said violence against women is a man's problem. "Men need to step in and stop this," Henry said. "We need to turn those numbers around, and it starts with every individual." #hockey#rapeculture#education#charity

[shanfoster32]

Thank you @predsfoundation @predsnhl @allstatefdn for helping to make #unsilencetheviolence a success. Thank you @subbanator @mfisher1212 Austin Watson and Ryan Ellis for lending your brand to end violence against women and girls in Nashville!

[shanfoster32]

We even had the privilege of greeting the one and only @carrieunderwood during the game #unsilencetheviolence @predsfoundation @predsnhl @mend_nashville @allstatefdn

[shanfoster32]

Shane Young does a phenomenal job facilitating @mend_nashville clubs with more than 300 young men in Nashville @predsfoundation @predsnhl @allstatefdn #unsilencetheviolence

[shanfoster32]

@jguzman7 @sharonroberson0111 and @predsgnash as @mend_nashville accepts this generous contribution from @predsfoundation @predsnhl #unsilencetheviolence

[shanfoster32]

Can't thank the @predsnhl @predsfoundation @allstatefdn enough for their contribution and support. @ezellharding had a blast! #unsilencetheviolence @mend_nashville

[shanfoster32]

Wow...Sometimes I have to pinch myself. Just getting started though. Stay tuned...Making A Difference Jan. 26th Join The Movement #UnsilenceTheViolence @predsnhl @mend_nashville @allstate