The Denim Runs

Running as reclamation. Community as power.

The Denim Runs are a series of community running events where participants wear denim as a symbol of solidarity with survivors. Rooted in Summer's own journey with Project 29, these runs are about more than miles. They are acts of defiance against silence, shame, and victim-blaming. Every stride is a statement: we believe survivors.

  • Open to runners of all levels; walkers always welcome
  • Participants wear denim as a symbol of survivor solidarity
  • Each run features survivor-led storytelling moments
  • Funds raised support SWF advocacy and community programs
29
Marathons by our founder
3+
Community run events held
1,500+
Participants across events
Upcoming Event

Run with Us

The Denim Run is more than just an event; it's a movement. The first-ever national race series for survivors and by survivors, launching in 2026 across Los Angeles, Austin, and New York City, with a virtual option for all. A chance to celebrate community and resilience while sending a powerful message against shame and stigma.

📍 Los Angeles📍 Austin📍 New York City💻 Virtual

Legislation

Because laws must keep up with reality.

Sexual violence thrives when legal systems fail survivors. Our Legislation campaign advocates for policy reform at local, state, and federal levels, fighting for stronger protections, fairer processes, and accountability. We believe bipartisan collaboration is key: protecting survivors is not a political issue, it is a human one.

  • Monitoring and responding to legislation affecting survivors
  • Equipping community members to contact their representatives
  • Partnering with legal advocates and policy experts
  • Building bipartisan coalitions to advance survivor-protective laws
Take Action
12
Policy initiatives supported
Texas & growing
States with active advocacy
40+
Legislative briefings attended
Legislative Win

The Summer Willis Act

A historic victory for survivors in Texas. This 2025 legislation closes legal loopholes and provides the first affirmative definition of consent in Texas sexual assault law, ensuring that those who are intoxicated or impaired by any substance are legally protected from sexual violence.

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The Resource Map

No survivor should have to search alone.

The Summer Willis Foundation's Resource Map is the first comprehensive national directory connecting survivors of sexual and domestic violence to vetted legal, medical, mental health, and protective services, designed by survivors, for survivors, and grounded in trauma-informed care. By consolidating fragmented resources at both the campus and community level, it eliminates the burden of repeated disclosure and creates a low-stigma, low-effort entry point into care when survivors need it most. Piloting first in Texas, the Resource Map is built to scale nationwide, with the goal of measurably reducing re-traumatization and transforming how survivors across the country find help.

  • Searchable by location, service type, and language
  • Vetted and trauma-informed service listings
  • Continuously updated with new community partners
  • Available in multiple languages
Explore the Map
24/7
Crisis resources available
EN / ES
Currently available in English and Spanish
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"A Letter to My Younger Self" Film

Transformative storytelling. Told by survivors, for survivors.

Coming soon... A Letter to My Younger Self film.

Partner With Us

Are you a school, business, or organization that wants to take a stand against sexual violence? Let's work together to shift culture and protect our community.

Reach Out