Tara’s 5K Run & Walk – September 2024

Thank you to the 371 runners and walkers who registered for Tara’s 5K Run & Walk. A special thank you to our Sponsors and Volunteers for helping to make this event such a success.

Detroit Bourbon and Blues – August 2024

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Detroit Bourbon and Blues a success. A special thank you to our wonderful volunteers.

Survivors Golf Outing – June 2024

Thank you to the golfers, sponsors and volunteers that made the 8th Annual Survivors Gold Outing a great success.

Golfers enjoyed all the course games, but the eighth hole was the most popular with the new Golf Cannon giving everyone an extra boost off the tee. Thank you for our wonderful Survivors Golf Outing Committee for all of their hard work. Congratulations to the team from Suburban Bolt for taking first place.

Stepping Out With the Stars – May 2024

Once again this year, more than 600 guests attended the 2024 Stepping Out with the Stars presented by The Huttenlocher Group at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township. We’d like to thank everyone who made this event such a wonderful success including the attendees, SOWTS Planning Committee, the Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Sterling Heights and Royal Oak and our amazing celebrity dancers – Tam Flake, Anne Gierlowski, Ashley Haack, and Mark Hackel.

2023 Tara’s 5K Run & Walk – September 2023

We had a perfect fall day for Tara’s 5K Run & Walk. We want to thank everyone for attending and helping.

We are happy to report that 253 runners and walkers registered for the event, including 35 registering on the event day. Many new enhancements added to the event’s success including the addition of a measured and timed course encouraged runners to participate. Working with Eastside Racing, we were able to provide real-time results as participants crossed the finish line, allowing us to award prizes to the top men and women in six age categories and overall winners. Hanson’s Running provided the prizes, $25 gift cards, to the winners, and all participants received a 5K Medal at the finish line.

Tara’s sister, Alicia Standerfer, and Tara’s children, Ian and Lindsay, spoke at the event opening along with one of our Survivor Speakers, Nicole, and our President & CEO, Dr. Sharman Davenport.

We look forward to seeing everyone again in September 2024!!

Stepping Out With the Stars – April 2023

Over 600 guests attended the 2023 Stepping Out with the Stars presented by The Huttenlocher Group at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township. We’d like to thank everyone who made this event such a wonderful success including the attendees, SOWTS Planning Committee, the Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Sterling Heights and our amazing celebrity dancers – Madeline Bialecki, Joshua Puranen, Erika Riggs, and Doug “Odie” Slocum.

Photo’s Courtesy of HOUR Detroit: Photographer Daniel Moen

Awareness Month Campaigns – 2023

January – Human Trafficking Awareness & Stalking Awareness Month
February – Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
April – Sexual Assault Awareness Month
October – Domestic Violence Awareness Month

2022 Photo Gallery

Stepping Out With the Stars – April 2022

At Stepping Out With the Stars guests enjoy dinner, dancing and an Open Premium Bar while they cheer on and vote for their favorite star dancer to win the People’s Choice Award. The local celebrity contestants work hard in their lessons from Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Sterling Heights and provide the entertainment highlight for the evening.

Thank you to all of our dancers for your participation and support! Congratulations People’s Choice Award Recipient Jim Huttenlocher and Judge’s Choice Recipient Will Potthoff!

Survivors Golf Outing – June 2022

We are pleased to host this event every summer to raise funds to support our mission and survivors. Rain or shine the golf outing is enjoyed by all.

Tara Grant Memorial Walk and Run – September 2021

The Tara Grant Memorial Walk/Run began in 2007 as a way for Tara’s family to use her legacy to promote domestic violence awareness. We host this event to bring awareness for all of those who have faced domestic violence.