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Event Details

YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® is an annual fundraising event which raises money to support the work the YWCA of Banff does to break the cycle of family violence and help keep women and their children safe.

Although family violence is a very serious matter, this fun and light-hearted event asks registered male participants to take a stand against family violence, strap on a pair of heels and walk down the 100 & 200 blocks of Banff Avenue.

Only men can participate in the walk, but women play a huge role in this event as volunteers as well as by encouraging and challenging the men in their lives to register and fundraise for the YWCA of Banff.

The YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® fundraising event:

Helps women and their children walk away from family violence.
Is a donation-based event with no registration fee. Register as an individual, create your own team or join an existing team. Only registered participants who have fundraised are eligible to walk.
Has a recommended goal per participant of $275, which will help us to reach our goal of $55,000. Donations can be made to a specific walker, to a team or to the event itself. Ask family, friends and co-workers to support you.

To learn about where your donations go, check out Your dollars at work page.

Event Day

YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® takes place rain or shine.

When: Friday, September 13th, 2013
Where: Central Park, (corner of Buffalo St & Banff Ave) opposite the Post Office
Time: Noon (Registration opens 11:30am, walk begins 12:30pm)

Donations: Accepted online, as well as at the event

Shoes: High heels are provided (Up to a size 17!)

Lunch: Complimentary BBQ lunch & event T-shirt as well as an invite to the after-party is offered to all participants.

Event History

YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® has raised more than $185,000 in the past 4 years. In total almost 600 men have stood up and said "Not in my community". Thank you sincerely to the participants, sponsors, donors, volunteers, YWCA staff and supporters for making this event so impactful.

In 2012, Town of Canmore employees took the trophy for the Top Team, raising $4,491 and Darryl Zimmer who fundraised $2,005 was our Top Walker. We are so grateful for their hard fundraising work!

Will you be a part of the 2013 YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® story?

After Party

Everyone’s invited to the Official After Party!

Featuring live music & silent auction.
Free food and drink ticket for all walkers and volunteers.