On Wednesday, May 18, Drumheller’s men traded in their sneakers, loafers and flip flops for a pair of elegant, red high heels.
The weather cooperated and brought a hot and sunny day for Drumheller’s biannual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser to stop sexual assault and gender violence.
The amount raised by the high heeled heros as of Wednesday, May 18, was $4,549.55 and the amount is still climbing.
The sound of heels scratching the side walk started at 11:30 am at the Drumheller Co-op. They then continued to catwalk all the way to Freson Bros.
Walking with borrowed enthusiasm, the men reached the finish line to where they were rewarded with cold drinks and hot dogs.
The greatest reward, was the money raised for the Big Country Anti Violence Association, which has been active in Drumheller for 15 years.
Kristi Donison, president of the Big Country Anti Violence Association expresses her passion for this event.
“This event allows men to take a stand for children, women and even other men who have been victims of violence. It is a wonderful fundraiser.”
Donison says that this year was the smallest group she had seen but that did not mean it was any less important. She is greatful for the turn out.
Brian Kosolofski, who made the long trek across town in sparkling red heels spoke with The Mail, “my feet were a little sore after but it was a good time. It was also a really great cause.”
