Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
Hey Guys! Step It Up! đź‘
Join us for the 7th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event hosted by Indiana University East and Earlham College. This event continues to grow in popularity for the IU East, Earlham, and Richmond communities.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes asks men to literally walk one mile wearing women’s high-heeled shoes. Participants symbolically put themselves in the place of women for the purpose of raising awareness about the effects of sexualized violence in our community. At IU East and Earlham College, we recognize that these forms of violence do not discriminate. As such, all genders are encouraged to walk to serve as allies for ALL victims.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a fundraising and public awareness campaign. Funds raised during our Walks go directly to A Better Way whose mission it is to help to provide services and programs for survivors who have chosen to purse a healthier, safer, and more secure life.
How Do I Participate?
- To create a fundraising page, visit: Give Lively - A Better Way
- Determine if you are walking with a team or as an individual.
- Click the "I Want To Fundraise For This" button!
- TEAM LEADERS: Teams should select a Team Leader who will create their team on the Give Lively site. Team Leaders can create a team and team’s fundraising page by selecting the Create a Team button. After a Team Leader creates a team, they should be sure to check their email to confirm their team's fundraiser for this event!
- TEAM MEMBERS: To join a team, select the “Join A Team” button. Find the team you wish to join and select “Join Team” and create an account. After you create an account, be sure to check your email to confirm your fundraiser for this event!
- INDIVIDUALS: For those inspired to fundraise but not participate on a team can create an individual fundraising page by selecting the “Create My Own Page” button. Create an account and be sure to check your email to confirm your fundraiser for this event!
- Donate: If you do not have a team or individual to support for this fundraiser but would still like to donate to A Better Way, you can make your donations by selecting an amount at the top right of the Give Lively – A Better Way main page.
- Do you plan to participate in the in-person Walk? If so, register/sign liability waiver.
- Begin Fundraising for A Better Way - Once your page is ready, share it via email, text and social media with your family, friends, colleagues, and the world.
- Join us at IU East on the Quad on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Registration begins at 4:00; Walk begins at 4:30. Don’t forget your heels and donations!
- RAIN LOCATION: In the event of inclement weather, the Walk will be moved to Whitewater Hall Lobby. An announcement for this location change will be made on the IU East, Earlham College, and A Better Way social media sites.
- Donations benefit A Better Way. All checks payable to: A Better Way Services.
Awards
Awards will be presented following the Walk for the following categories:
- Top Community Member
- Top Business
- Top Department – IU East vs. Earlham College
- Best Heels - Award goes to the participant with the best heels AND overall presentation.
Beneficiary
The Indiana University East/Earlham College Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event will benefit A Better Way. A Better Way provides shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, a walk-in Rape Crisis Center, advocacy, individual trauma-informed counseling, support groups, transitional housing, a 24-hour crisis line for persons in any type of crisis, education + referrals, a suicide hotline, bullying, teen dating violence and domestic violence prevention programs, and a check-in call service for elderly or disabled homebound persons. A Better Way services victims and secondary victims in Wayne, Fayette, Union, Delaware, Jay, Blackford, Randolph, and Henry counties in Indiana.
History of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Events
Since 2001, communities across the world have been holding annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes events to support victims of domestic and sexual violence. A Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event is a playful opportunity for individuals to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects, and remediations to sexualized violence against women. During this one-mile walk, many men (and women) choose to walk the route wearing high-heeled shoes to demonstrate their commitment to the cause of ending interpersonal violence, particularly against women. Learn more about the Walk at walkamileinhershoes.org.
Join the fun!
Spread the word with #WalkAMileWC
"Walk a Mile in Her Shoes", a fun way to raise awareness of sexualized violence toward women. #WalkAMileWC https://t.co/hSP20HYdNr pic.twitter.com/eXclJh8SYD
— WayNet.org (@waynetorg) October 24, 2017
Thanks to Indiana University East for having us out today for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ®! #WalkAMileWC #WalkAMileInHerShoes
Posted by KICKS 96 on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Have I mentioned I love my job?!? Men across campus today strutted their stuff in high heels to start a discussion on...
Posted by Roxie Deer on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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Posted by Tracy Amyx on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
The "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event at IU East today was a fun way to raise awareness of sexualized violence toward women. #WalkAMileWC http://ow.ly/5WvY30g6F5G
Posted by WayNet.org - Info for Richmond & Wayne County, Indiana on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Thanks @g1013fm for supporting #walkamilewc @iueast today! #iueast pic.twitter.com/zGyDWN6Vmp
— IU East Chancellor (@iuechanc) October 24, 2017
It's On Us Fall 2017 Week of Action was a success! Thanks to each of you for your support and participation! #ItsOnUs #walkamilewc pic.twitter.com/44eMuNAXSg
— IU East Title IX (@IUEastTitleIX) October 30, 2017
From all of us @iueast and the Walk Committee, thanks for your generous sponsorship! You guys rock! #walkamilewc
— IU East Title IX (@IUEastTitleIX) October 26, 2017
#walkamilewc is taking place @iueast right now! #iueast pic.twitter.com/ogRrCsf93e
— IU East Chancellor (@iuechanc) October 24, 2017
IU East's Chief Dunning is ready for the Walk, are you? Register and get your heels now at https://t.co/FgT4cSwEto. #walkamilewc pic.twitter.com/K1YprEvRlO
— IU East Title IX (@IUEastTitleIX) October 16, 2017
We’re about ready to Walk A Mile In Her Shoes at Indiana University East! #WalkAMileWC
Posted by KICKS 96 on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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London Firefighters are walking in their red heels to fight violence against women and children and look great doing it! @LPFFA #WalkAMile pic.twitter.com/g74J2HoRxU
— 102.3 JACK FM (@JACK1023ldn) September 30, 2017
TD is proud supporter of #WalkAMile for @YWcalgary walking and standing up against domestic violence #strutyourstuff #sashay pic.twitter.com/DefchDDfSk
— Kari Scarlett (@KariScarlett) September 19, 2017
The Spring Creek men walking for their daughters #walkamile #springcreekliving pic.twitter.com/R1JYGXGWyK
— Spring Creek (@YourCanmore) September 17, 2017
Which shoe should I wear Wednesday for @YWCAEdmonton #WalkAMile? pic.twitter.com/WL963cCude
— Chris Scheetz (@ChrisScheetz) September 14, 2017
Please join or sponsor me as I take part in @AnovaFuture's #walkamile towards a future without violence! #LdnOnt đź‘ đź‘ https://t.co/Eub2uvYbD4 pic.twitter.com/8lCUMM6h0s
— Lincoln McCardle (@Canucklehead_ca) September 21, 2017
Our walkers showing off their stuff đź‘ #walkamile #ldnont pic.twitter.com/AX1z7DoX1l
— Anova (@AnovaFuture) September 30, 2017
#WalkaMile SHOE-BE-DO Trophy awaits team with the most pledges.! NICE ANKLES MR. MAYOR! Sep 30 Victoria Park walkamilelondon.ca #ldnont pic.twitter.com/mA55ihLiRp
— Pamela Coray (@pamelacoray) September 20, 2017
We're down at Heritage Park for #walkamile in support of the Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie! Come get your heels and walk with us! đź‘ pic.twitter.com/IyjNAcM5Hl
— Rock 95 (@Rock95Barrie) September 16, 2017
*Eight locations * Over 600 beautiful people * One goal * $100,000 raised https://t.co/xWiKsnq5xh #walkamile #whiteribbons #love
— Harcourts Events (@HarcourtsEvents) September 7, 2017
We are ready for @UMKC_Womenc Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes event! #TeamKC #RooUp #StepUp #walkamile pic.twitter.com/QZz7d2CC2g
— UMKC SASSO (@UMKCSASSO) October 5, 2017
Our #yyc team busted out their stilettos today to #WalkAMile in support of raising awareness of violence against women @YWcalgary! #WAMyyc pic.twitter.com/SZwyJIgpuk
— Kasian (@KasianDesign) September 19, 2017