Change for Sam, the Charity formed in the wake of Samantha Fraser's death in 2018, is hosting a Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday May 1, at 6.30pm at the Jetty Triangle in Cowes.
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The event is being organised in conjunction with Bass Coast Shire Council and the trees and buildings in the jetty triangle willbe bathed in purple light.
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This is the second Candlelight Vigil organised by Change for Sam, part of a nationwide initiative from Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre.
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Last year's event included members of Samantha Fraser's family and friends.
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Lija Matthews from Change for Sam said holding the local event was a way for the community to come together.

"It is really about remembering and honouring our dear friend Sam and all those others who have lost their lives due to family violence."

She said it was also a way to remind people thatthey are never alone.
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A free barbeque and soft drinks will be provided. Across Victoria, communities and buildings will be turning purple as part of the Candlelight Vigil campaign, which coincides with National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day.