JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – June is recognized as Gun Violence Awareness Month. Jackson Moms Demand Action and Survivor Connect joined forces on Saturday to hold a Gun Violence Awareness Rally in the capital city.

A memorial walk was held followed by testimonies. Krishaun Muldrow, leader of Survivor Connect, said being a survivor of gun violence encouraged her told hold the event.

“Four years ago, I was shot multiple times, and I didn’t think I was going to make it. And when I was recovering, I didn’t have really a support system. So, I wear orange to be the person that I needed,” Muldrow said.

She said gun violence happens everyday and affects may people.

“Every day people are sitting in their homes triggered in trauma, by trauma of the sound of gun violence and whatnot. And nobody’s talking about it. Nobody’s talking about the affect afterwards that the people have to live and heal from,” Muldrow stated.

Officials with Jackson Moms Demand Action and Survivor Connect said resources are available to help those in need.