WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES: Men raise awareness by wearing red stilettos
Cornwall Standard Freeholder
15 May 2011
By ERIKA GLASBERG EGLASBERG@STANDARD-FREEHOLDER.COM
Posted 22 hours ago
CORNWALL – Men of all ages and sizes took to the streets to strut their stuff in bright red stilettos in support of a good cause.
The Sexual Assault Support Services for Women (SASS) of S,D&G and Akwesasne invited men to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to raise funds and raise awareness of sexual assault, rape and violence towards women.
“We wanted to do something a little more inclusive to men,” said Lisa Montroy, special events co-ordinator with SASS.
The event is the first of its kind in Cornwall but has been done in cities across the United States and Canada.
Previously, an event was held called “Take Back the Night” where women would march against rape and violence against women.
Montroy explained that the “Take Back the Night” event involved mostly women so they wanted to do something which involved more participation from men.
About 40 men showed up in groups or alone with their money which was raised and walked down Water Street from Pitt Street down to Augustus Street and back.
“We had a good turn out considering the weather especially,” said Montroy.
Prizes were handed out for the most flamboyant walk strut, coolest catwalk, best strut as well as a trophy for the team that raised the most money and the person who raised the most money.
“We’re really quite pleased with all the participation today,” said Montroy.
Pathetic!