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Honoring the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is dedicated to transforming campus cultures across the nation by promoting awareness, research, and resources to effectively respond to dating violence and stalking, and by empowering individuals through Lauren’s Promise to create safe havens for victims.
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1 in 4 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives.

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60.8% of female stalking victims reported being stalked by a current or former intimate partner.

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1 in 7 men have been severely physically abused by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

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Major Heather Sturzenegger of the University of Utah Department of Public Safety recently represented Utah at the prestigious FBI National Academy, Session 296, an internationally recognized program

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Campus Safety Score

As 2026 kicks off, the Lauren McCluskey Foundation is thrilled to share an update on Phase Two of the Campus Safety Score project. In 2025,

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The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was established to honor the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey. Our mission is to change the culture that responds poorly

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Major Heather Sturzenegger of the University of Utah Department of Public Safety recently represented Utah at the prestigious FBI National Academy, Session 296, an internationally recognized program

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Everyone can listen, believe, and respond when someone asks for help. Jill McCluskey turned that into the Lauren’s Promise pledge: “I will listen to and

Campus Safety Score

As 2026 kicks off, the Lauren McCluskey Foundation is thrilled to share an update on Phase Two of the Campus Safety Score project. In 2025,

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The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was established to honor the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey. Our mission is to change the culture that responds poorly

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Lauren's Promise event with Alpha Chi Omega in January 2025. Alpha Chi Omega chapter at Washington State University hosts King Alpha Chi competition. Fraternity and sorority members make Lauren's Promise.
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Feb

2026 Promise with Purpose Birthday Campaign

Thursday February 12, 2026

8:00 AM

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Apr

2026 Safety at Sunset Awareness Dinner and Auction – Pullman, WA

Saturday April 4, 2026

6:00 PM

University of Utah student athletes participating in athletic event, Race for Campus Safety / Lauren's Lap in November 2024
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Nov

2025 Race for Campus Safety – Salt Lake City, Utah

Saturday November 8, 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Participant running past Washington State University Cheer team at 2024 Race for Campus Safety / Lauren's Lap
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Oct

2025 Race for Campus Safety – Pullman, Washington

Saturday October 4, 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Terry Blanca Wine Run 5K in June 2025 in Benton City Washington medal and wine glass
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Jun

2025 Terra Blanca Wine Run 5k – Benton City, Washington

Friday June 6, 2025

6:00 PM

Lauren’s Birthday, Lauren’s Promise. 🎂

On February 12, we celebrate Lauren’s birthday and carry her legacy forward. Your donation helps transform campus responses to stalking and relationship violence so more students are protected.