Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Hundreds of people gathered on Friday morning in a push to end domestic and sexual violence as part of Vera House's 23rd Annual White Ribbon Campaign.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

The march began in Clinton Square and went to the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Students from H. W. Smith Middle School hold up a sign at the march. They are part of a group that call themselves the MOST Club, or Men of Strength.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

A group of women linking arm in arm smile for a photo during Friday's march.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Despite freezing weather, dozens of supporters hit the streets of downtown Syracuse on Friday morning.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Demonstrators hold multiple signs advocating against domestic violence.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Marchers hold a sign "No Excuse for Abuse," calling for an end to domestic and sexual violence.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Friday's walk promoted awareness and support for White Ribbon Campaign.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

A demonstrator holds a sign during the march on Friday morning.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Demonstrators endure the cold weather as they marched with Vera House, which provides shelter, advocacy and counseling services to victims of abuse.

Codie Yan | Staff Photographer

Those who participated included a group of students from H. W. Smith Middle School that call themselves the MOST Club, or Men of Strength.