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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Strathroy September 26th 2010 

http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org

Register on line now click here

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence is capturing an increasing amount of international attention and WRRC is organizing the first walk to take place in Strathroy.The event shows its sense of humor as community men literally don women’s shoes for the walk.

It creates a fun way to educate and raise awareness of violence and to rally the entire community to take action towards prevention.

The event will raise money for WRRC services.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event Details

Location: St. John the Evangelist Church, 34 Head St., Strathroy

Sunday September 26th

Registration opens at 1:30

Opening remarks at 2:15

Walk begins at 2:30

Rain or Shine

Background

Started in the US in 2001, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event now takes place in small and large communities throughout North America. To date there are over 175 walks planned for 2010.

Childcare providers needed-see flyer for details

 

About WRRC

Women’s Rural Resource Centre is a community resource in education, prevention and support services for women and children impacted by abuse. Last year we helped over 200 women and children in our community. Our vision at Women's Rural Resource Centre is to end abuse of women and children.

The Walk

The walk will take place parade style with all men walking together. The walk will leave St. John’s Church at 2:30 and proceed down to Front St and around the Strathroy core for a total of one mile in distance. Police escort will be provided as the walkers will be walking on the road.

Shoes

Shoes will be provided. All shoes are wide width and 2 inch heels.

Men will indicate at time of registration their shoe size (sorry no half sizes). Please bring one thick pair of socks with you (sports socks), and one thinner pair of socks just in case

Please, no other women’s apparel. You may wear team identifying apparel.

Registration

Register on line click here

On line registration and sponsorship is preferred. If you wish to collect pledges using a paper pledge form one can be downloaded from the registration site when you register.  We still need you to register on line to ensure that we have shoes reserved for you! Paper pledge forms are also available at our office. (145 Beech St. Strathroy)

Teams are encouraged to register. Registration is open to men 16 years and up although others can walk alongside. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer the walkers on!

Pledges

There is no minimum pledge amount required but …this is a fundraising event!

On line pledging is recommended! It’s easy – follow the steps to create your own fundraising page (or join a team page) then send your request for sponsorship to friends in your email list – no money to collect -they will pay with secure PayPal! All money raised will support the work of Women’s Rural Resource Centre of Strathroy and Area

Prizes

There will be a trophy for the individual who collects the most pledges and a trophy for the team that collects the most pledges

There will also be a prize for the “best walk”

Other

Light snacks/refreshments will be provided to the Walkers

Walkers will receive a thank you gift bag (donated)

Promotion

Promotional card and poster available to download (scroll to bottom of page) 

Contact

If you require any further information or have any questions please contact Donna Pammer, Sr. Development Officer, WRRCSA  donnap@wrrcsa.org  519-246-1526 ext. 236

 

 

Whether through volunteering, sponsoring, advocating or donating, your support of WRRC's mission to end woman abuse is crucial. We cannot do it alone.

By choosing to become involved, you are taking a stand and helping to create a safer community for future generations. Thank you for taking action.

Building a safe community... together we care; together we can!

              

 

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