Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® 2022

Brainerd Lakes Area’s 14TH Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® 2022 THE INTERNATIONAL MEN'S MARCH TO STOP RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT & GENDER VIOLENCE When: August 27, 2022 (10AM – 2PM) Where: Mills Ford – 14858 Dellwood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425 What is it? This is a playful opportunity for men to step into women’s shoes to raise awareness about the serious causes, effects and remediations of sexualized violence against all genders. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® asks men to literally walk one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. It's not easy walking in these shoes, but it's fun and it gets the community talking about something that's difficult to talk about: sexualized violence. The event is abundant with opportunities to get people talking. For preventive education, it helps men better understand and appreciate women’s experiences, thus changing perspectives, helping improve gender relationships and decreasing the potential for violence. For healing, it informs the community that services are available for recovery. It demonstrates that men are willing and able to be courageous partners with women in making the world a safer place. This event consists of individuals and teams of men, women, and others. Working together raising donations and walking one mile in high heel shoes (if able). ALL GENDERS AND ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® Where do the proceeds go? All proceeds from this event benefits Sexual Assault Services Inc. (SAS), located in Brainerd, Minnesota. SAS serves Crow Wing County and surrounding areas. SAS provides direct support and services for victim/ survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexualized violence. Services provided include but are not limited to: • Crisis intervention • Advocacy during medical and legal procedures • Assistance in filing Harassment and Protection Orders • Information and referral to external services • Support Groups • Professional training on the nature and scope of sexual violence, and community prevention education How to Help: This walk sends a direct message of the community’s stand to unite against violent acts committed primarily against women and children (although we do know it happens to men as well). In addition to the incredible awareness component of this event, it helps us raise funds that are directed to furthering our work in rape and sexual assault advocacy at the crisis center in our community. We look forward to increasing the success of this event. If your organization would like to sponsor/create a team at this year’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® visit our website for more details http://www.sasmn.org/wam If you cannot attend the walk, you may choose to become a sponsor by sending a financial donation made payable to: SAS WAM to the address listed below or contribute by donating a new item(s) for our silent auction. Sexual Assault Services Attn: WAM 600 NW 5th Street Suite B. Brainerd, MN 56401 How to Register: Register online at https://www.sasmn.org/wam OR mail your paper application to the above address. (Register by August 10, 2022, to guarantee your shirt size) Compete for Trophies: Most funds raised by a Team Most funds raised by an Individual Largest Team Fanciest Footwear Wackiest Walk Wear Best Strut Highest Heel Hairiest Legs Freshest Feet (Youngest Walker) Most Miles of Experience (Oldest Walker) (Event Schedule 10AM – 2PM) 10:30AM Registration Opens 11AM Silent Auction Opens 12PM WALK STARTS Awards/ Trophies to follow (see above) 1PM Silent Auction Closes 2PM Teardown For additional information or to arrange a donation please contact breonna@sasmn.org For more information about the international event – Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ® visit: https://www.walkamileinhershoes.org