Welcome to the First Annual
"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes"
This started out as just a dream of mine, my way of getting Domestic Violence out in the open by raising money for two organizations: Mid-Minnesota Women's Center and Sexual Assaults Service in Brainerd. By doing this, we could let the people know that we weren't going to be silenced any longer. Then finally, after two long years, many late nights, and with the help of many great people, we had our First Annual, "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" on September 27, 2007 This walk is a gender violence walk to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
For more Information go to: www.walkamilebrainerdbaxter.com or www.Walk A Mile In Her Shoe.org
The Banner
Thank you Lakewood Health Systems for your generous donation.
The Committee and Volunteers
The day is finally here and of course it is windy and cool, but at least no rain. Committee Members and Volunteers: Jerowen, Amy, Colleen, Troy, Carolyn, Ethan, Johnnie, Dan, Julie, Rose, Tiffany, and John
Like my Shoes and Tattoo?
Rep. John Ward and Senator Paul Koering hamming it up before the walk.
Here We Go
Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Michael Campion, Officer Troy Schriefels, Brainerd Police Chief John Bolduc, and my grandson Ethan led the way!
And I walk
Here I am walking the walk so I can continue to talk the talk and hopefully end Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence.
Rep. John Ward
Rep. John Ward led the rally call to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. My son, Jerry and grandson Ethan are in the background.
Guest Speaker
Linda Walker (Dru Sjodin's mother) was one of our guest speakers. We were so grateful she was able to attend.
Showing off the shoes
Some of our brave men and boys showing off their great looking shoes and feet.
Dancing the day away
Now these guys know how to have fun. A little dance before the walk.
The race to the finish line
Two teenage walkers decided to race to see who could finish first in their heels!
We did it
They finished the walk and wanted to know when to come back next year.
The children
This is what it is all about, working to make their future violence free.