Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
What is Walk a Mile in Her Shoes?
“You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.”
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a community march where the community leads the way on the road to end domestic violence by walking one mile in red high-heeled shoes. The Walk gives participants the opportunity to get their communities talking about a difficult subject while increasing awareness of the problem, offering opportunities for healing, and demonstrating their willingness to walk with women and children as allies, advocates and survivors.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Venue: Heritage Park, 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 2023 Sponsors
Register For The Walk
Walker
You can do it! Make a $25 gift when you register and receive your Walk t-shirt, and a borrowed pair of the iconic red shoes. Wear the shoes when you walk your mile or simply for the awesome photo ops!
Team
Rally your people! Make a $25 gift (each walker) when you register as part of a team and receive your Walk t-shirt, and a borrowed pair of the iconic red shoes. Wear the shoes when you walk your mile or simply for the awesome photo ops!
The ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ event in Barrie will benefit local women and children affected by intimate partner violence and supported by the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie. Each year the fundraising goal is $70,000 and we are hopeful that being back in Downtown Barrie’s Heritage Park, we will reach our goal. The Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie relies heavily on community support and donations to be able to provide programs and services in Simcoe County.
Support The Walk
Pledge a Walker
Encourage your WALKER or TEAM by making a pledge toward their goal. Be sure to check if your employer offers a matching gift program that can double – or even triple – the impact of your pledge.
Donate
Make a donation in support of the entire Walk event and all those participating. All funds raised go directly to support programs and services that SBAP provides to our community free of charge.
Sponsor
Become an official Walk sponsor and lend your voice to raise awareness and funds to assist women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Volunteer
We need your help!
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 ReleaseDownload Facebook Post
Download Instagram Post
Download Flyer
Indivdiual Registration Steps
Team Registration Steps
Have more questions? Contact us kaity@barrieshelter.com
