Tuesday, March 20, 2012

SEEKING WALKERS & VOLUNTEERS FOR WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES®

Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services and Huntington National Bank proudly present the 4th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Hancock County men, women and boys will walk one mile in women’s high heeled shoes through Riverside Park and the surrounding area to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic violence and sexual assault.


We are seeking individual walkers, business & organization teams and volunteers for the event. Sign up is available online at www.openarmsfindlay.org. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Dave Glass, vice president and director of broadcast at the Findlay Publishing Company, will emcee. The walk is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. at Riverside Park’s Band Shell, with registration starting at 10:30 a.m.

This is a family-friendly event with a free Kids Zone provided by Something Special Learning Center. The Kids Zone will feature Face Painting by Mercy, arts and crafts tables, an inflatable bounce house and Spongebob himself will be there! Food vendors, massage stations and sponsor areas will be set up throughout Riverside Park.

To register as a walker, a team or as a volunteer, visit www.openarmsfindlay.org or call Jodi DeVore at Open Arms, 419.420.9261.