It’s quite the feat to walk 5280 feet in a pair of high heels.
The men of Royal LePage Gardiner Realty in Fredericton once again strapped on their pumps and took part in the fourth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event to raise money and funds in support of ending gender-based violence.
This year, more than 90 men answered the call and collectively raised $24,070 in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, dedicated to funding women’s shelters and domestic violence prevention programs. Since its inaugural walk in Fredericton in 2014, this event has now raised more than $78,000, all of which is directed to Fredericton’s Women in Transition House, a secure home for women and their children who are fleeing abuse.
Organizers said they were proud to welcome walkers and teams from the local police and fire departments, members of the armed forces and RCMP, city council and many local businesses.
“The growth of this event in four years has been fantastic,” said Shanan Spencer-Brown, executive director at the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. “Not only has Royal LePage Gardiner Realty had impressive success in exceeding their previous fundraising results, they’ve also inspired and mentored other Royal LePage offices in organizing Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® events of their own, which serves to build even greater awareness and help hundreds more women and children find safety.”
This story was originally featured on the Royal LePage Leading Edge website and has been adapted for our site with permission.
