THE FOLLOWING IS A SURVIVOR RESOURCE CENTER RELEASE
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is making its annual appearance at Temple Plaza on Saturday, April 25th. This inspiring community walk raises awareness about gender-based violence and empowers survivors of sexual abuse by having men put on red high heeled shoes to proudly show their support for survivors.
There is an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience, until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Just as it isn’t easy to walk in high heeled shoes, we know it is also uncomfortable to talk about sexual violence. At this event, men and all community members are encouraged to march wearing women’s high heels. We provide shoes! Each year we have hundreds of men, women and children of all ages join us for this powerful event. Open to individuals or groups of family, friends or coworkers.
Event Details
⦁ Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
⦁ Time: Check in begins at 9:00 AM and the walk begins at 10:00am
⦁ Location: Temple Plaza, Danville, IL
⦁ Link to register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes–2026
⦁ Proceeds Benefit: Survivor Resource Center
Attendees will hear a survivor’s story of healing and resilience and then join in a march-style walk on the sidewalks of downtown Danville donning high heels.
About Survivor Resource Center
The Survivor Resource Center provides counseling, advocacy, and prevention education with the mission of ending sexual violence in the community. Funds raised through Dancing for the Stars help SRC offer free services to more than 400 clients across Vermilion, Clark, and Edgar counties each year.
For more information about Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, please visit https://www.survivorresourcecenter.org/walk-a-mile or contact Lea Meister at lmeister@thesrc.org or 217-446-1337.
