Let this serve as your final reminder: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2016 goes down Wednesday (Oct. 5) starting at 5:30 in front of the State House on Main Street.
In case you missed last week’s issue (which of course you didn’t), here’s the basic idea: A bunch of guys put on high heels and walk a mile through the city to help raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual abuse. It’s open to all sexes and ages, but the real photo opportunities come in the form of middle-aged hairy man legs wobbling atop colorful stilettos.
The topic is very serious and not at all a laughing matter, but the event is designed to get people thinking about it by engaging in a fun activity. It’s also a big fundraiser for the Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire, which benefits women, children and men affected by domestic and sexual violence in Merrimack County.
The event is Wednesday, which we know doesn’t leave you much time at all, but don’t panic – you can register right up until the walk starts.
Registration is $35 for adults, $10 for youth ages 6 to 17 and free for kids 5 and under, and can be completed at cccnh.org/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes.html. If you’re not able to register via that link, just show up to the arch in front of the State House before the walk (on-site registration opens at 4:30 p.m.) ready to go.
The goal is to raise $50,000, which may sound steep but is really not unobtainable. As of a couple of weeks ago, there was already more than $15,000 in the coffers, and we can only imagine that more and more has flowed in since our piece last week really spread the word. If not, hopefully this piece you’re reading right now will spur you into action at the last minute.
For more information, contact Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire Development Director Karen McNamara at Karen@cccnh.org.
