Flash mob part of worldwide movement to bring awareness to domestic violence

One Billion Reasons to Dance!

More than 200 people participated in Thursday’s ‘flash mob’ at Five Points. The dance was promoting the ‘One Billion Rising’ (V-Day) campaign which hoped to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. MARK WANZEL PHOTO/BARRIE EXAMINER

More than 200 people participated in Thursday’s ‘flash mob’ at Five Points.

The dance was promoting the ‘One Billion Rising’ (V-Day) campaign which hoped to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations.

The event in Barrie, organized by Shannon Murree, (in front wearing purple hat), was one of thousands taking place worldwide.

In 2012, more than 5,800 V-Day benefit events took place, produced by volunteer activists, educating millions of people about the reality of violence against women and girls both locally and globally. For information, visit www.onebillionrising.org