- This event has passed.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Safenet Services “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” will feature Red Shoe Runway
On Saturday, April 8, Safenet Services will host their 7th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” This year’s event will feature a “Red Shoe Runway” competition.
“We started this last year and it was so much fun. We are hoping to add more participants this year,” says Donna Grabow, Safenet’s Executive Director. “Anyone can enter, just wear red shoes, heels preferably, and red clothes. Go all out! The runway competition is open to men, women, children, and even dogs.”
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is an award winning, nationwide walk-a-thon in which participants are encouraged to literally walk one mile in women’s shoes. It is a playful opportunity to raise awareness in the community about the serious causes and effects of violence against women.
The walk is described as “The International Men’s Walk to stop rape, sexual assault, and gender violence,” but Safenet invites the whole family (including the dogs) to walk with us.
Participants will begin their one mile walk at 10 a.m. at Gazebo Park. Walkers walk to remember, honor, or support those who have been affected by sexual assault and/or domestic violence. “Domestic violence and sexual assault are not just women’s issues,” added Grabow. “It affects the men who care about them, their families, their friends, their coworkers, and their communities. One in four American women is a victim. That means someone you know, someone you care about, has been or may become the victim of sexual violence. It may be your mother, your sister, your friend, your girlfriend, your wife, your coworker, or your daughter.”
Registration for the walk is $25 for adults, $15 for students, and free for ages 5 and under. Pet registration is $10 per dog. Pets must be on a leash and have current immunizations. Walkers who pre-register will receive a T-shirt. Registration forms are available at www.safenetservices.org or by calling Safenet at 918-341-1424.
Safenet Services strives to create a healthy, support environment for women and families healing from the consequences of domestic violence and sexual assault by offering free and confidential services for victims residing in Rogers and Mayes counties. Services offered include our 24 hour crisis line, 35-bed domestic abuse shelter, counseling and parenting education, protective order assistance, and victim advocacy.
For more information, call (918) 341-1424 or email Emily@safenetservices.org.
To find out more about the nationwide Walk a Mile in her Shoes initiative, visit www.walkamileinhershoes.org.
