On Wednesday, Oct. 3, more than 100 people rallied in front of Bend City Hall in support of survivors of sexual assault. Holding signs reading “We Believe,” “Times Up” and”Me Too,” the crowd listened to a number of women as they shared their own experiences of assault or harassment.

Members of the community rally outside of Bend City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30pm. Credit: Keely Damara
Stacy Sharlet, 60, speaks to a gathering of more than 100 people at the “Believe Survivors Rally” outside of Bend City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30pm. Credit: Keely Damara
Members of the community rally outside of Bend City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30pm. Credit: Keely Damara
Hillary Hurst, a therapist at Sage View Psychiatric Center, speaks to a gathering of more than 100 people at the “Believe Survivors Rally” outside of Bend City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30pm. “I came here not only in solidarity, but as a member of the community and as a healer.” Credit: Keely Damara
Members of the community rally outside of Bend City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30pm. Credit: Keely Damara
Members of the community rally outside of Bend City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30pm. Credit: Keely Damara
Bend Mayor Casey Roats speaks to a gathering of more than 100 people at the “Believe Survivors Rally” outside of Bend City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 4:30pm. Credit: Keely Damara

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