Dragons Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Walking a mile. Doesn’t sound too bad, right?
How ’bout in high heels? Now that’s a different story…
Well that’s exactly what MSUM students did this past Sunday afternoon for the 6th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event held in the CMU. This years event brought together over 100 participants including all 3 chapters of MSUM Greek life represented! The idea is not just to endure painful blisters but to raise awareness and be a voice to end sexual assault and violence. When asked why they walk students spoke about the feeling of community and support that is grown at this event. A male walker passionately chimed in that awareness is his reason for walking, and that…
“sexual violence is not okay, and we need to express that”
The afternoon started and men and women had to make the hard choice, which pair of heels do I wear??
There was a short presentation to remind everyone of the cause they were walking for. During this time I spoke with sponsors of the event. Women from Someplace Safe and The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. Both organizations have been involved from the beginning and agree that this event is a fun way to get everyone aware and involved, including men!
“There’s an excitement and buzz around this specific event and it’s a fun way to bring a very serious issue in to the light.”
Then it was time to walk!! 
And walk they did, or in some cases run! a few participants ran all 14 laps. The event was a total success, despite sore feet for the rest of the afternoon these students sent a message across campus; sexual violence will not be tolerated here.
Hopefully this is a message that carries on past pinched toes and an event that continues for a very long time!
