100 Men Take Stand Against Sexual Violence in the Midlands
November 8, 2018
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) invites men in the Midlands to take a stand against sexual violence by joining the 100 Men Against Sexual Violence Campaign. More than 55 men in the Midlands have pledged to action against sexual violence in the community.
100 Men Against Sexual Assault is a campaign that harnesses the collective impact of men in the Midlands to create change. There is power in numbers and, together, men can have a powerful impact in preventing, and even ending, sexual assault. By supporting survivors, educating themselves and others, and being positive role models, these 100 Men are standing up against sexual assault in our community.
“Sexual trauma is a devastating event for survivors; emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally,” Chris Mazoue, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, said. “As a father of three girls, a husband, a physician, and simply a human being, I can’t understand what drives sexual violence, but I am thankful that we have men and women in this community who dedicate their time and effort to provide support to survivors of sexual violence.”
  
Chris Mazoue, USC School of Medicine Associate Professor and Andrew Saleeby, SC Department of Revenue Senior Tax Attorney
As a member of the 100 Men Against Sexual Assault, each man commits to donating $100 or more by the end of the campaign on November 30. Participation inspires others to stand up and will raise more than $10,000 to support STSM’s mission of advocating for and supporting survivors of sexual assault.
“I was honored to be asked to be a part of STSM’s 100 Men campaign because we can only accomplish so much individually,” Andrew Saleeby, Senior Tax Attorney for the South Carolina Department of Revenue, said. “Together we begin breaking down stigmas attributed to survivors of sexual violence and help our community become a place where everyone has a voice and part to play.”
Local leaders participating in the campaign include:
| Aaron Soehl | Forrest Alton | Michael Traynham |
| Allison Linden | Forrest Clonts | Oliver Hartner |
| Andrew Askins | Gregory Hilton | Paul Young |
| Andrew Saleeby | Guy Bradley | Phillip Blair |
| Bauer Westeren | Hakeem Jefferson | Quentin Hawkins |
| Benjamin Bailey | Jimmy Addison | Raymond Hammond |
| Bernie Heller | Joe Hall | Rohan Patel |
| Brian Binette | Joe Ryan | Russ Fausnight |
| Brian Adams | Joel Samuels | Ryal Curtis |
| Carlos Suarez | John Wilkinson | Scott Nuelken |
| Charles Weathers | Jonathan Edwards | Scott Thomas |
| Dr. Chris Craft | Jude Peck | Sean Flynn |
| Chris Pierson | Kent Ragan | Stephen Clark |
| Chris Mazoue | Kristian Niemi | Stephen Murray |
| Christopher Winston | Les Wilson | Stuart Hope |
| David Dunn | Matt Kennell | Thomas Trinkner |
| David King | Matthew Melton | Thomas Tafel |
| David Martinez | Micah Caskey | Tom Ledbetter |
| David Laird | Michael Kacka | William Matheny |
