Making a Difference! Thank you to everyone who made our 8th Annual Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk a huge success, raising over $20,000 (and counting), with more than 150 walkers standing tall, together with Nova Vita, against domestic violence.
We at Nova Vita truly appreciate everyone’s hard work and wish to thank everyone who supported us: walkers, donors, sponsors, pledgers, and all who talked up the event or attended!
Don’t forget...you can still make a donation or pledge a walker until the end of June. Also, be sure sure to share your photos, on our official Facebook Page: Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk.
Thank you to everyone who put their best foot forward to tell Brantford and the County of Brant that domestic violence is never OK!
A very special thank you to Roger at Digital Duck for creating this video to commemorate our amazing event.
Stand Tall! Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services is excited to announce our 8th annual Heels to Heal Walk in support of the over 1,000 individuals we serve every year. Join us on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 in Brantford’s Harmony Square, and stand tall in your red heels or your red shoes against domestic violence. This is our largest event of the year, both in raising awareness and in financial support.
Can YOU walk a “Canadian mile” in these shoes? Keeping with the history of our walk, formerly Men In Heels, we have red high heels available in men’s sizes 8 to 16, for our participants to complete the wobbly 1 km walk through the heart of our downtown. Wear our shoes or bring your own, and join us as we all walk TOGETHER to raise essential funding for Nova Vita and help to send the message that domestic violence is never OK!
Domestic violence is a serious epidemic in our community. Brantford is currently ranked 2nd in Ontario and 8th in all of Canada for police reported incidents of domestic violence. We at Nova Vita, see every day how exposure to domestic violence impacts individuals and families, and we work diligently to provide safe shelter, crisis support, individual and group counselling to everyone in our community. But we can’t do it alone. We Need Your Help! Last year alone, we had:
- 4,560 calls to our 24 hours crisis and support line
- 272 women and children live at Nova Vita
- 293 women access our transitional support workers
- 222 women in the community receive individual counselling
- 27 children who were exposed to domestic violence receive counselling through our child-witness program and 15 children receive ongoing individual counselling
- 280 men who were abusive or at risk of being abusive received off-site individual and group interventions
"Nova Vita Saved My Life!" We are driven by the knowledge that we are making a difference, but we can't do it alone, we need your help!
- Register to walk! Register online here, or download registration and pledge forms at www.novavita.org.
- Create a team! Invite your coworkers, friends or family and come together to support Nova Vita. Set a goal to win the Top Fundraising Team or Best Team Spirit Award!
- Become a sponsor! Highlight your business, and show our community that you stand tall with Nova Vita against domestic violence through sponsorship and swag donations.
Together we can make a difference.Together we can stand tall. Together we can unite our community. Together we can help more people live a life free of violence.
Thank you to our HEAL Sponsors:
Thank you to our HELP Sponsors:
Thank you to our official refreshment sponsors and to everyone who is
helping to make a difference for Nova Vita:
Registration fees
Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk Closed
Walk in red high heel shoes to stand tall, together, against domestic violence.
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FreeMar. 30 - Jun. 3
Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk Agenda
12:30 pm - Walker Check-in & Family Fun in Harmony Square Opens
Check-in early, grab your vouchers for post-walk fuel (a.ka. food and drinks), get your red shoes on, and enjoy the festivities in harmony square.
- Facepainting & Fun for the Kids inlcuding Marshall of Paw Patrol and The Brantford Fire Department
- Live Music with The Post Sinatra's
- Get your nails painted to show you support ending domestic violence with our friends from Diva Essentials.
- Visit with our partners who are working to end violence in our community - Desiree's Ride, Ella's Mission, The Legal Clinic, and Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services.
- Nova Vita SWAG for sale!
1:45 pm - Opening Ceremonies
Come together in Harmony Square for the official rally to Stand Tall, TOGETHER, Against Domestic Violence with Nova Vita. Mayor Chris Friel to give greetings.
2:00 pm - Walk-the-Walk
Join us for a 1 km walk - depart Harmony Square and "strut your stuff" West on Dalhousie Street; turn left on Brant Avenue; and turn left on Colborne Street East; returning to great fanfare at Harmony Square.
- Red shoes symbolize the need to "Stop" violence and the heels, well, they symbolize the call to stand TALL, don't be afraid to speak up and speak out.
- You can borrow our selection of larger heels or wear your own red shoes and/or accessories
2:30 pm - Awards Presentation
Walkers will enjoy complimentary pizza and courtesy of Domino's Pizza and Culligan Water. It is a chance to relax your feet and celebrate the accomplishments of the day. Top honours for fundraising will be awarded to: Top Individual, Top Youth, Top Team, and Top Family.
** Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk is a family friendly, pet-friendly event that will take place rain or shine.
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | John Sawyer | $700.00 |
2 | Anonymous | $500.00 |
3 | Anonymous | $500.00 |
Top teams
1 |
Nova Vita HeelersRaised:$4,971.00 |
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2 |
Bearded Villains Ontario SW$2,165.00 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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3 |
Sole Sisters$1,045.00 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Anita |
Anita Menon$1,500.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Natasha |
Natasha Dobler$1,166.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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3 | View fundraiser page for Cal |
Cal HewsonRaised: $1,110.00 |
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Event schedule
- Sat., June 2, 2018 10:00 p.m. - Online Registration Closes
- Sun., June 3, 2018 12:30 p.m. - Walker Check-In and Family Fun Activities
- Sun., June 3, 2018 1:45 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
- Sun., June 3, 2018 2:00 p.m. - Walk-the-Walk
- Sun., June 3, 2018 2:15 p.m. - Refreshments, Awards & Announcements
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nova Vita Women's Shelter Incorporated
- events@novavita.org
- Phone
- +1 519-752-1005 ext. 228
- Website
- Visit website