Walk a Mile in
Their Shoes
An annual walk to raise funds and awareness about Heartly House’s work in the Frederick community.
Register today and join a community of supporters dedicated to ending power based violence. See details below.
October 19, 2024
Baker Park Bandshell
10:00am
The 2024 Walk a Mile in Their Shoes will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the Bandshell in Baker Park. We will gather at 10 am to recognize Heartly House’s 45th anniversary, celebrating our impactful history of uniting the community through education, advocacy and empowerment, and looking ahead to a future where, with your support, these vital connections will continue to help our community thrive. We will then walk together through Baker Park to raise awareness and demonstrate support for survivors.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors:
Leidos Biomedical Research, Operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Join us for Cocktails & Carbs, a prelude to the renowned Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event. Indulge in delectable cocktails and savory carb-loaded delights during an unforgettable evening in support of a life-saving cause.
Calendar of Events
Save this PDF as a reference for all of our fall events! October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and we have several opportunites for you to:
- hear directly from survivors speakers
- learn about IPV & how to support survivors
- support our mission through awareness and generosity
We hope you’ll join us for one, or several, of these events. Please don’t hesitated to share these opportunities with others!
Spread the Word: Social Media Toolkit
Visit our Walk a Mile Branding page to download social posts, cover photos, and more Walk a Mile content.
Download our Walk a Mile social media toolkit for prompts on how to engage your followers, spread the word about the event, and share how you’re involved with our mission through donations and event participation.
Don’t forget
Tag us @heartlyhouse and use the hashtag #WAM2024 on social media!
History
Blaine A. Hoffmann, Heartly House’s former Legal Director, played an integral part in establishing our annual Walk a Mile event. The first iterations of Walk a Mile involved men striding in heels down Market Street with buckets to raise money and awareness of domestic violence, driving home the sentiment, “…you can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Over a decade later, Walk a Mile continues this message by transforming our red heels into red high-top shoes to include victims and survivors of all genders. Grab any red shoes you own and join us as we walk around Baker Park to raise awareness and support victims and survivors of power-based violence in the Frederick community.
The Hoffman Cup
In honor of Blaine A. Hoffmann, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes participants can compete for a spot on The Hoffmann Cup. This trophy will memorialize each year’s top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser. A tireless advocate for individuals, Hoffmann created safer spaces for victims and survivors in our community. We call upon our participants to be advocates for unifying individuals, businesses, and organizations alike against power-based violence.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors:
Leidos Biomedical Research, Operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
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