Brainerd Lakes Area’s 14TH Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® 2022

Description

What is it?

 This is a playful opportunity for men to step into women’s shoes to raise awareness about the serious causes, effects and remediations of sexualized violence against all genders. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® asks men to literally walk one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. It's not easy walking in these shoes, but it's fun and it gets the community talking about something that's difficult to talk about: sexualized violence. The event is abundant with opportunities to get people talking. For preventive education, it helps men better understand and appreciate women’s experiences, thus changing perspectives, helping improve gender relationships and decreasing the potential for violence. For healing, it informs the community that services are available for recovery. It demonstrates that men are willing and able to be courageous partners with women in making the world a safer place. 

ALL GENDERS AND ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® This event consists of individuals and teams of men, women, and others. Working together raising donations and walking one mile in high heel shoes (if able). 

Where do the proceeds go? All proceeds from this event benefits Sexual Assault Services Inc. (SAS), located in Brainerd, Minnesota. SAS serves Crow Wing County and surrounding areas. SAS provides direct support and services for victim/ survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexualized violence. 

Services provided include but are not limited to:

 • Crisis intervention 

• Advocacy during medical and legal procedures 

• Assistance in filing Harassment and Protection Orders 

• Information and referral to external services 

• Support Groups 

• Professional training on the nature and scope of sexual violence, and community prevention education 

How to Help: This walk sends a direct message of the community’s stand to unite against violent acts committed primarily against women and children (although we do know it happens to men as well). In addition to the incredible awareness component of this event, it helps us raise funds that are directed to furthering our work in rape and sexual assault advocacy at the crisis center in our community. We look forward to increasing the success of this event. If your organization would like to sponsor/create a team at this year’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® visit our website for more details 

http://www.sasmn.org/wam 

If you cannot attend the walk, you may choose to become a sponsor by sending a financial donation made payable to: SAS WAM to the address listed below or contribute by donating a new item(s) for our silent auction.

 Sexual Assault Services Attn: 

WAM 600 NW 5th Street Suite B. Brainerd, MN 56401 

How to Register: 

Register online at https://www.sasmn.org/wam OR mail your paper application to the above address. (Register by August 10, 2022, to guarantee your shirt size) 

Compete for Trophies 

Most funds raised by a Team 

Most funds raised by an Individual 

Largest Team 

Fanciest Footwear

 Wackiest Walk Wear 

Best Strut Highest Heel

 Hairiest Legs 

Freshest Feet (Youngest Walker)

 Most Miles of Experience (Oldest Walker)