Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2017

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WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES 2017

Have you ever heard the saying, “you never know a person’s story until you have walked a mile in their shoes?” The Southeastern Alberta Sexual Assault Response Committee (SARC) is organizing the 9th annual international men’s march “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” as part of the Spectrum Sunshine Festival in Medicine Hat on June 3, 2017. This event literally asks men to walk a mile in women’s high-heeled shoes to show their support to end sexual assault and sexual abuse. This march is a fun opportunity to get people talking and for men to educate the community about the very serious subject and impact of this issue. Please visit www.walkamileinhershoes.org for more information about the walk.

FACTS AND STATS

1/3 women and 1/6 men are sexually assaulted in their lifetime

40% of SARC's clients are under the age of 18

65% of SARC's clients seek counselling for experiencing sexual abuse as a child

COSTS OF COUNSELLING

Demand for counselling has risen by 350% within one year from 2015 to 2016

It costs on average $1,800 to support one client to receive 1-on-1 counselling

It costs on average $3,250 to provide a 10-week psycho-ed group to help up to 10 survivors establish safety and stability

Funds raised through this event support SARC's counselling program.

Every dollar you raise helps heal child sexual abuse and sexual assault.

How much will you raise?

Cheques can be made payable to SARC if collecting in-person donations.

We are able to provide tax receipts for donations of $20.00 or more.

Paper pledge forms available for print here