WANGARATTA-based Firey Lou Strength in Action's 'Deadlifts for Change' event has raised $1300 to support gender-based violence prevention initiatives.
Firey Lou founder, Shantelle van der Leeuw, said the funds will help provide resources, education and programs to empower communities and support victim-survivors.
"The community response was phenomenal," she said.
"Over 60 participants took part in ...