Men pranced around in pumps and stilettos downtown Sunday to raise awareness about sexual assault, violence, and rape. OurVOICE hosted the event to film a promotional video for their third Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, which takes place April 28.
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Raises $20,000 for Our VOICE
The Saturday, April 30, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event featured almost 500 people donning high heels and strolling through downtown Asheville. Aimed at raising awareness about sexual violence and abuse in Buncombe County, the annual walk raised enough money to support several services provided by event sponsor Our VOICE.
Have heels, will travel:Walk a Mile in Her Shoes VIDEO
Several hundred men and other folks strapped on heels and strolled through downtown Asheville on Saturday, April 30. Their purpose: Raise awareness and money to combat sexual assault and abuse. Among the walkers in the Our VOICE-sponsored event were Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan and City Council member Cecil Bothwell.
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The Beat: Walking a mile in her shoes
Locals take a stand against sexual assault; APD Chief Hogan retires.
Stepping out in style
In advance of the Saturday, April 30 Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event, the local group has released another fun — and poignant! — video.
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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes
Our Voice drums up support for a worthy cause with a hilarious video. Dudes in heels strut to Frankie Valli’s “Walk Like A Man.”