The gathering started at Queen Elizabeth Park at 4.30pm and then walked up Main Street to the Lithgow Workies Club.

Event organiser Lithgow Police Sergeant and Lithgow City Councillor Darryl Goodwin said the walk went very well, but they were down in numbers.

“We were expecting double but you can understand because of the weather,” he said.

He also said the Lithgow Highland Pipe Band and emergency services put on a really good show.

“I think this walk got the message across to the people of Lithgow that it’s important to help women and children suffering from domestic violence,” he said.

The walk was followed by a charity trivia night at the Lithgow Workies. 

Mr Goodwin said the trivia night was a success with over $4000 raised on the night.

“A massive thanks goes out to Lithgow Cares who were a big part of organising both the walk and trivia night,” he said.

There were opening speeches from head coach at Vanguard Fitness Phil Evans and local psychologist Richard Gray followed by a Welcome to Country from Uncle Owen.

Mr Goodwin said 190 people attended the night and the money raised would go back into the White Ribbon campaign and Lithgow Cares.

“We’ll split the money so some goes back into our town to help people suffering in the Lithgow area,” he said.

Mr Goodwin thanked all those involved and hoped the event raised awareness that domestic violence in the community was not accepted.

“This is all about men's violence against women and showing that we all support women in our community.”

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