Get Ready for the 2019 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
We are pleased to welcome men and women walkers at the 2019 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event, taking place on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019. Meet up and register at Centennial Hall (downtown London) then walk once around Victoria Park! BBQ, Music, Prizes and more!
ABOUT THE WALK
Each year, an ever-increasing number of men are joining Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender-Based Violence.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is a fun opportunity for men to educate the community about a very serious subject and to rally the community to take action to prevent sexualized violence – and raise money for women’s shelters and women’s emergency services.
Join the local Walk a Mile In Her Shoes® at Centennial Hall in downtown London, on Sunday, September 22nd in support of Anova, formerly Women's Community House and Sexual Assault Centre London, to create a future without violence.
WHY WALK
One in every four women is abused. That means someone you know, someone you care about, has been or may become a victim of abuse. It may be your mother, your sister, your friend, your coworker or your daughter. Woman abuse does not just affect women. It affects the men who care about them, their families, their children, their friends, their co-workers and the community.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® provides several opportunities to get people talking. For preventive education it helps men better understand and appreciate women’s experiences thus changing perspectives, and it demonstrates that men are willing and able to be courageous partners with women in making our world a safer place.
Women...wanna' walk?
please join us
(but wear 'comfy' shoes!)
optional - wear a red clothing item
Women can register as an individual walker, or on a team!
What to Wear?
MEN: red heels, provided by Anova (only men will wear the heels)
WOMEN: please wear comfy shoes, and if you wish wear a red clothing item
Get Your Event Swag When You Register!
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® swag will also be available for sale on walk day.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Registration - Walk a Mile Closed
Register as an individual or as a team.
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$10.00Jun. 19 - Sep. 21
Event Details
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Saturday, September 22, 2019 (rain or shine)
Day at a Glance:
11:00 AM Registration - Centennial Hall
11:30 AM Opening Ceremony - Centennial Hall
12:00 NOON Walk Begins at Centennial Hall...once around Victoria Park!
Post Walk Festivities following the walk
March Route
Starting at Centennial Hall:
- South on Wellington Street to Dufferin Ave
- West on Dufferin Ave to Richmond Street
- North on Richmond Street to Central Ave
- East on Central Ave to Wellington Street
- South on Wellington to Centennial Hall
Parking
Parking is free at the lot next to Centennial Hall.
Pledges
Please hand in your pledges and pledge sheets at the Check-in Desk when you arrive.
London Police Service Team
Please report directly to the London Police Service registration table.
Registration Information
A pair of red pumps have been reserved for your feet! You will be wearing a two inch red pump. Every effort has been made to assign you the correct size. It is advisable to bring along one pair of thick socks and one pair of dress socks. You will receive a pair of heels in exchange for your street shoes at the registration table. After the Walk, to retrieve your shoes simply return your heels to the registration table. These high heels are manufactured to fit a man's foot. High heels are designed to fit snug on the foot.
Post Walk Activities
After the Walk, to retrieve your shoes simply return your heels to the registration table. Post walk activities will include complimentary refreshments and door prizes. A variety of foot care items will be available at the First Aid station, located at Centennial Hall.
Contact
Please contact Pamela Coray by email or phone, prior to the event with any questions. On the day of the event, please stop by and say hello. Pam will be there to answer any last-minute questions.
Email: pamelac@anovafuture.org
Phone: 519-642-3003, ext 2252
About the Shoes
About the Shoes
Red high heels are the only female apparel men are allowed to wear in the Walk. Team outfits and banners/signs are encouraged. Sons are welcome to march along with fathers in their regular footwear.
When you registered, a pair of red pumps has been reserved for your feet!
You will be wearing a two-inch red pump. Every effort has been made to assign you the correct size. It is advisable to bring along one pair of thick socks and one pair of dress socks. You will receive a pair of heels in exchange for your street shoes at the registration table. After the Walk, to retrieve your shoes simply return your heels to the registration table. These high heels are manufactured to fit mens feet. High heels are designed to fit snug on the foot.
A variety of foot care items will be available at the First Aid station.
How to Walk in High Heels
We have provided pictures to help demonstrate the fine-art of walking in high heels. As you can see from previous years’ walkers – it’s not as hard as it looks. You may even have a bit of fun doing it!
Here are some additional tips to walking in heels, runway-tested by your favourite super model.
• Make sure your shoes fit you well
• Wear your shoes a few times to break them in before you participate in the walk
• Wear band-aid to prevent blisters
• Practice standing in high heels so you can get a sense of the shoes and your posture
• Put your shoulders back
• Tuck in your stomach
• Stick out your chest
• Land on the balls of your feet and not your heels
• Use your thigh muscles when you lift your feet
• Walk one foot in front of the other
• Take your time to walk the first few steps to avoid tripping
• Walk confidently and have fun!
Top teams
1 |
Trading our Wheels for Heels - GDLS-CanadaRaised:$1,500.00 |
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2 |
Dad Club London$1,435.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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3 |
The three generationsRaised:$1,255.00 |
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4 |
ArcaneRaised:$1,198.45 |
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5 |
#LdnOnt$725.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Mark |
Mark Elliott$1,305.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Jeremy |
Jeremy McCallRaised: $760.00 |
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3 | View fundraiser page for Greg |
Greg Vanigasoor...Raised: $738.45 |
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Event schedule
- Sun., September 22, 2019 11:00 a.m. - Registration @ Centennial Hall
- Sun., September 22, 2019 11:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
- Sun., September 22, 2019 12:00 p.m. - Walk Begins!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Pamela Coray
- pamelac@anovafuture.org
- Phone
- +1 519-642-3003 ext. 2252
- Website
- Visit website