Walk a Mile In Her Shoes®
November 8, 2014
This year White Ribbon are introducing the global event Walk a Mile In Her Shoes®.
The mile walk consists of two unique components, the physical walk where men are expected to wear heels (or footwear that is not their everyday shoes); and the opportunity to highlight and discuss the issue and ramifications of sexual, physical and emotional abuse toward women. It also enables you to find people to sponsor your walk to raise funds for White Ribbon.
Each event in NZ is unique and will have different components. Details are below:
Gisborne Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
Starts Marina Carpark, Saturday 29th November 2014 – 10am
Entry $10 per walker – do it yourself or grab some mates – a fun way to support a serious cause!
Walk from Marina Carpark – across the Peel St Bridge to Gladstone Rd and Back via Farmers Market.
Entry Forms here. For more info from Tauawhi Mens Centre call 06 8688278 or alex.dentener@gmail.com
Hamilton Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
Are you man enough? If you think you are, join us in marching against domestic and sexual violence against women.
Find, (or borrow), your best pair of heels and be at Z Energy, 5 X-Roads at 12:00pm on Thursday, November 27 to register.
Then strap on your heels and support the cause.
Lets help get the message out that violence in our whanau and communities is NOT OK!
A $10.00 registration fee will go to support the anti-domestic violence message through out New Zealand.
Facebook Event here
Takapuna Walk a Mile In Her Shoes®
The walk will be held on November 27 from 11am to 1pm. It starts and ends at Potters Park in Takapuna (The Rose Garden).
The day will include high profile speakers, free refreshments, information packs and balloons for the children. Also joining the group of walkers will be the White Ribbon Riders who are travelling the North Island and will be joined by a local group of riders led by heavyweight boxing champion Shane Cameron.
The North Shore Family Violence Prevention Network who is organising the event are also looking for large women’s heels. If you have a pair of size 9 or larger heels that you want to donate for the walk, drop off points are the Z service stations on Taharoto Rd and East Coast Rd in Northcross.
Email Deb at fvpnns@gmail.com to register for the walk or for moreinformation about the event.
Wellington Walk a Mile In Her Shoes®
Midland Park 12 noon Tuesday 25 November noon – 1pm
Walk from Midland Park to Plimmers Steps and back
Her Honour the Mayor will launch the event and then join White Ribbon Ambassadors Judge Boshier, Alfred Ngaro MP, Children’s Commissioner Russell Wills and many more as they take part in the walk.
Enter a team or as an individual, prizes for fanciest footwork, smartest threads and best signage
Find yourself some suitable shoes (or email us to let us know if you need footwear and your shoe size)
Get sponsors to raise funds for White Ribbon
Entry forms here More information here
Contact us as contact@whiteribbon.org.nz if you have any questions. Facebook Event here
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