GREENSBORO, N.C. — Friends and family of Natasha Walker gathered in Greensboro this afternoon for a "peace ride" in her honor.
Walker was killed on New Year's Day near Cridland Road.
Organizers say today's ride honors her life and draws attention to ongoing violence in the Triad.
More than two dozen people have been shot throughout the Triad over the last 2 weeks.
Something, Walker's husband, Jesse Walker, says needs to stop before more families feel the pain he has faced this year.
"I lost my wife that was actually helping the community, putting people in homes, fixing credit, financial literacy, she did all of that, just helping, and that's what was taken from us," said Walker.
The theme for Saturday's ride was "Each one, reach one."
Participants are hopeful that if everyone can have an impact on one person, it could help curb the recent acts of violence.
"Due to us losing her to gun violence, we wanted to bring awareness to that because a lot of people in Greensboro are dealing with the exact same," said Chynna Donnell.
The man responsible for Walker's death is facing multiple charges including first-degree murder.
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