Man enough to walk a mile in her shoes
You will have to excuse Amber Stewart if it looks like there is permanent smile etched on her face as she puts the final touches on the 2018 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event happening Friday in North Battleford.
This will mark the second consecutive year the Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) will host the fundraiser, which features community-minded men and volunteers sporting red high heel shoes and walking down 100th Street in an effort to raise awareness for rape, sexual assault and gender-based violence.
“I’m really excited,” Stewart, who serves as BASAC’s executive director, said. “We have lots of people registered for the walk, and I can’t wait to see some of the crazy outfits some of teams are going to wear.”
City Councillor Kent Lindgren, who participated in last year’s event, said his feet may have been sore after walking a mile in high heels, but it was certainly worth the blisters.