'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' Mile Run and 5K Raises Awareness for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

For many, it's hard to imagine being a domestic violence or sexual assault victim, but for many more it's a tragic reality.

'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' is an international community march designed to raise awareness about, and funding for, sexual assault and domestic violence in communities.  

This year, the City of Puyallup is hosting a local version of the charitable event, along with 5k fun run. The proceeds from the walk and run events will benefit the Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County and Good Samaritan Behavioral Health.

Last year, Puyallup councilmembers participated in the Tacoma—Pierce County event by walking the mile in high heels!

The walk and run events will take place during Meeker Days on Saturday, June 22, 2013 as follows:

5k Run:  June 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

Mile Walk:  June 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

If you would like to participate in the walk or the 5k run, please register for either by accessing the front page of the City’s website and then following the event link to the City’s event page. Or, simply use this link:  http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/events/community-events/walk-mile-5k-fun-run/ and then use the registration link. (Active.com serves as the City’s registration and donation site.)

 If you would like to donate to the fundraising effort, you can do so by accessing the front page of the City’s website and then following the event link to the City’s event page. Or, use this link: http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/events/community-events/walk-mile-5k-fun-run/ and then use the donation link. 

Will you Walk a Mile in Her Shoes? Tell us in the comments.