4/20/13 - Dozens of brave men donned womenâs shoes for a walk around the outlet mall in Howell today in support of LACASA. The annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event is held in April to coincide with national sexual assault awareness month. Male participants collect sponsorships before the event, then walk the one-mile circuit around the Tanger Outlet Center wearing womenâs shoes. Prizes are handed out to a number of participants for things like highest heels, best attitude, and most graceful. LACASA President and CEO Bobette Schrandt says the event is designed to raise awareness for the problem of sexual assault as well as raise funds for the programs offered by her organization. She tells WHMI that this year more than 50 people preregistered for the event and event more signed up on the day of the walk. The goal of the event was to raise between $15,000 and $20,000, with 90% of the funds going directly to LACASAâs free programs. The money has not yet been totaled, but Schrandt says the event is on track for the $15,000 goal and could possibly go higher. Many of those participating in this yearâs walk were high school students, and Schrandt says organizers are coming up with ways to increase involvement among young people. (TD)
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