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flag 250 men in Ontario raised $150K for domestic violence survivors through a high-heel walk event.

flag On Saturday, 250 men and supporters in St. Catharines, Ontario, took part in the 19th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, raising over $150,000 for Gillian’s Place, a local organization supporting survivors of domestic violence. flag Participants walked a mile in high heels to promote awareness and solidarity, with community leaders like Caleb Daniels and Noah Machek contributing significantly to fundraising. flag The event, inspired by a 2001 California initiative, aims to combat gender-based violence and support survivors, including women, children, and 2SLGBQIA-plus individuals. flag Gillian’s Place served over 245 women and children and responded to more than 3,660 crisis calls in the past year, with funds helping meet its $1.5 million annual goal. flag The event surpassed its $135,000 target, reflecting strong community commitment to ending domestic violence.

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