Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
What is Walk a Mile in Her Shoes?
👠 It’s bold. It’s powerful. It’s one mile that makes a real difference.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is not your average walk—this is a chance to step up, stand out, and strut your stuff in support of women and children fleeing violence.
Inspired by the old saying, “You can’t really understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes,” this event invites men, women, and people of all genders to slip on a pair of (yes—red!) high heels and walk together to spark conversation, raise awareness, and show survivors they’re not alone.
Whether you rock the heels or cheer from the sidelines, you’ll be helping to break the silence around domestic violence and build a safer community—one step at a time.
💥 One mile. Big impact.
💪 Walk as an ally. Walk as an advocate. Walk to end violence.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
*NEW* Venue: South Shore Centre, Barrie, ON
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Agenda:
- Registration & Photos: 11:00 a.m.
- Opening Remarks: 11:45 a.m.
- Walk begins: 12:00 p.m.
- Lunch & Prizes: 12:45 p.m.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
Register For The Walk
👟 Ready to Be a Walker?
Take a stand—heel to toe—for women and children in our community.
Sign up as a walker and be part of something powerful.
Whether you strut in stilettos or stroll in sneakers, your steps spark change.
💥 Register as a walker, rally support, and walk the mile that matters.
👟 Build Your Team. Make an Impact.
Rally your crew—coworkers, friends, family, teammates—and take on the mile together!
👠 Create a team, rock those red heels (or cheer from the sidelines), and show the community you’re stepping up for survivors.
Every teammate. Every dollar. Every step—it all adds up to change.
💥 Start your team today and lead the charge to end violence.
The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Barrie is all about standing with local women and children impacted by intimate partner violence. Every step you take helps support the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie as they provide vital programs and services throughout Simcoe County.
This year, we’re aiming to raise $60,000 — and with the power of our community behind us, we’re confident we’ll get there together!
Your support makes a real difference, fueling hope, safety, and healing for those who need it most.
Support The Walk
💖 Pledge a Walker. Fuel Their Impact.
Can’t join the walk? You can still be part of the movement.
Support a walker with a donation and help them reach their goal—and beyond.
Every pledge helps provide safety, shelter, and support for women and children fleeing violence.
💥 Back your walker. Boost the cause. Be part of the change.
💜 Donate. Because Every Step Deserves Support.
Not walking? Not pledging? You can still make a powerful impact.
Your donation helps provide safe shelter, critical resources, and hope for women and children escaping violence.
💥 Give what you can. Help us go the distance.
🤝 Sponsor the Walk.
Lead the Change.
Show your community that your business walks the talk.
As a Walk a Mile sponsor, you’ll stand with survivors, support life-saving services, and inspire others to take action—all while getting great visibility for your brand.
💥 Make a statement. Make an impact. Become a sponsor today.
🙋♀️ Volunteer.
Be the Heart Behind the Heels.
It takes a village to make Walk a Mile unforgettable—and we need you!
From setup to cheering squads to handing out high heels, volunteers keep the event running smoothly and spirits high.
💥 Lend a hand. Raise your voice. Be part of something powerful.
Merch
Promote this important event by purchasing your WCS gear from our online store. Choose from t-shirts, collared t-shirts, totes, or baseball caps. We also have water bottles and tumblers to help keep you hydrated during the walk!
Additional Resources
Media Release
Download Facebook Post
Download Instagram Post
Download Flyer
Individual Registration Steps
Team Registration Steps
Have more questions? Contact us danielle@barrieshelter.com
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