Nonprofits and treatment centers spent the day remembering those lost and spreading the word on prevention.

The annual Time to Teal 5K returns to Ann Arbor this month to raise awareness for ovarian cancer.

The fundraiser benefits the annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor march.

Get involved with SAWC during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Two local organizations are partnering to tackle mental health in the Washtenaw County homeless population.

The event is organized by the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance.

Kassondra and William Lambert hope to raise enough money to purchase a wheelchair accessible van for their young son, Ethan.

A local family is rallying support after their second son was diagnosed with a rare genetic brain disorder.

The 10th Ann Arbor Marathon is back this weekend.

Registration for Sunday's "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" fundraiser is free.

This year, participants reported being affected by the Equity Challenge in several ways.

Fundraiser will take place at Nightcap in downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Big Hearts for Seniors is free to attend and will feature an evening of storytelling.

Registration for the self-guided challenge is now open.

I’ve always been thankful that I was born with my mother’s skin…she has a darker skin tone that tans, and never had skin cancer in her life.  My late father, on the other hand, had very fair skin.  That, compounded with extensive sun exposure when he was stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico during World War II, caused him all sorts of problems later in life.  He had several skin cancers removed from his head, face and ears, and many, many other pre-cancerous lesions proactively removed.  It seemed like every few months he was coming home from the dermatologist with bandages all over his face and scalp.

SafeHouse Center is accepting donations ahead of a cycling challenge on Saturday.

Several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will temporarily close between 8-9 p.m. to make way for the 43rd annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor rally and march.

Students march at the 38th annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor on April 6, 2016 (Photo: Ruby Wallah)ANN ARBOR – The 43rd annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor rally and march will take place this year on April 1 on the Diag at the University of Michigan. The annual event is focused on raising awareness of sexual violence and supporting survivors. TBTN Ann Arbor masks will be available at no cost. TBTN Ann Arbor T-shirts can be purchased ahead of time at http://tbtnannarbor.org/store. Following the rally, organizers will lead attendees on a march through the streets of Ann Arbor.

DETROIT – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but one Detroit organization focuses on that issue all 12 months of the year. “‘No’ means nothing in the world of sex trafficking,” survivor Lauren Sowell said. “Like, your voice means nothing.”Sowell was only 14 when she was introduced to the underground world of sex trafficking. “Alternatives For Girls is a non-profit based in Southwest Detroit,” CEO Amy Good said. “I thank god for Alternatives For Girls,” Sowell said.