Walk a Mile, Sylvan Lake edition, raises funds, and awareness about gender-based violence

The fifth annual Sylvan Lake Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event recently raised a nice chunk of change for The Outreach Centre.

On June 2, students, staff and community members from H.J. Cody High School, specifically its Interact Club, walked the walk in order to bring attention and awareness to gender-based and domestic violence.

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes events emphasize the necessity of speaking up and taking steps to end gender-based and domestic violence,” says Ian Wheeliker, Executive Director at The Outreach Centre. “These events start difficult yet necessary conversations about gender relations and violence against both women and men.”

Starting at H.J. Cody, participants walked one mile, many in a pair of high-heel shoes. There was also a community-sponsored BBQ, and a presentation with speakers and prizes.