A fundraising event for local non-profits will take place Saturday morning in Durham, and N.C. State’s Women’s Center is raising money for a state charity that aims to prevent rape, sexual assault and other forms of abuse.

The Great Human Race is an event sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Durham.  The race is a 5k competitive run and 5k community walk through downtown Durham.  Any Triangle area non-profit can participate in the fundraising portion of the event.

The Women’s Center is fundraising on the behalf of North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. They have worked closely with NCCASA in the past and will continue to work with them in the future, according to Carolina Alzuru, rape prevention education coordinator with the Women’s Center. 

The NCCASA works with both N.C. State and UNC- Chapel Hill students, providing rape crisis and prevention services as well as different training opportunities. 

NCCASA is an inclusive, statewide alliance that is working to end sexual violence through advocacy, education and legislation.  According to Alzuru, the group works mainly with colleges. 

NCCASA has set a goal of $5,000 for the Great Human Race. As of Wednesday evening, they had only raised $545, according to the official donation website. 

The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.  Following the race, there will be refreshments and activities. 

According to Alzuru, the groups participating in the Great Human Race will set up booths for participants to see following the race.