Welcome to the 1^st Annual Dallas County Sexual Assault Coalition WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES

The Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Violence

Note: Children ages 12 and under are free.

Also note: Online registration closes on September 29, but you may register in person on the day of the walk for $30 (cash only).  Persons registering after September 17 will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.

For information on how to pledge for an individual or team, please scroll down.

The Dallas County Sexual Assault Coalition is proud to present the first annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event on October 1st in Uptown Dallas.  The mission of this walk is to engage men in being part of the solution to ending sexual violence.  

A Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event is a playful opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects and remediations to sexual violence.  There is an old saying: "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." 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 is a fun and entertaining way to deliver the important message that rape affects us all.  

Sexual violence does not just affect women. It affects the men who care about them, their families, their friends, their coworkers, and their communities. Sexual violence is epidemic.  Every two minutes someone in America is raped. In Texas, one in five women is a victim of sexual assault. That means someone you know, someone you care about, has been or may become the victim of sexual violence. It may be your mother, your sister, your friend, your girlfriend, your wife, your coworker, or your daughter.

The walk will benefit the Dallas County Sexual Assault Coalition (DCSAC).  DCSAC members include law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office, medical and mental health agencies and many area non-profit agencies providing victim services.  In 2001, DCSAC was established to provide a forum to assess, explore, and recommend better outcomes for victims/survivors of sexual violence.  There are two primary objectives: 1) To improve the provision of services to victims of sexual assault in Dallas County by providing thorough efficient, sensitive, and interdisciplinary services, and 2) To ensure meaningful community collaboration in the services provided to victims of sexual assault and a forum of support for the organizations, professionals, and first-responders providing services.  DCSAC is committed to meeting the diverse needs of sexual assault victims.

What to Bring: We encourage walkers to bring water bottles, sign to carry while they walk and dress alike if part of a team. This is a great opportunity to show the community that your business is taking a stand against sexual violence.

Walk Guidelines:
- Males are encouraged to wear heels (any color and style)
- Women and children are welcome to walk as supporters 

Pledge to Individual or Team: 

Invite your community to support your participation in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event by raising pledges. 

Instructions for pledging:                                          

1) Visit walk11dallastx.eventbrite.com;      

2) Go to Ticket Information;

3) Enter pledge amount and click Order Now;

4) Enter billing information, individual or team name, walker’s email (walker will receive a confirmation of pledge). 

For your convenience, we have provided a sample message that can be sent to your supporters. 

Subject:  Pledge to See Me Walk a Mile in Heels

            Dear friends and family,

On October 1^st, I will be participating in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, a men’s march to end sexual violence.  I am requesting your support through pledges as I walk a mile in heels to deliver the message that men play an important role in ending sexual violence.  Instructions for pledging:  1) Visit walk11dallastx.eventbrite.com; 2) Go to Ticket Information; 3) Enter pledge amount and click Order Now; 4) Enter billing information, my name/team name ___________, my email _________ and I will receive a confirmation of your pledge.  Pledges of $25 or more will receive a t-shirt.  Also, consider showing your support by walking beside me or cheering me on event day.    

Tax Information: Registrations are not tax deductible, however all donations are. Persons donating over $50.00 will receive tax receipt information via email.

To purchase shoes:

 Men, you can find your shoes at Electrique Boutique online or call
stores for availability. www.electriqueboutique.com

4830 Greenville Avenue
214-361-8554

2152 West Northwest Highway Suite 100
972-402-8208

770 East Road to Six Flags #118
At the Lincoln Square Shopping Center
817-261-8554
      

Below is the walk route for your convenience

FREE  PARKING!   

Norte Dame School

2106 Allen Street

No parking in the priest residential spaces

214.720.3911 .2miles

McKinney Avenue Tavern

2822 McKinney Avenue

214.969.1984 .3 miles

Jakes Burgers

2702 McKinney Avenue

214.754.8001 .4miles

William B. Travis Middle School

3001 McKinney Avenue

972.794.7550 .5miles

Booker T Washington High School

Main Parking Lot

2600 Woodall Rogers, Under Bridge

972.925.1200 .5miles

Wal-Mart Market

2305 N. Central Expressway

(North End of Lot)

214.9530.0460 .5 miles

 Scan the buzz code for an opportunity to win two cowboy tickets to the  November 6th, game against the Seattle Seahawks.