Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Where: Confederation Park, 500 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario Map
When: May 22/26 11:00 AM - May 22/26 02:00 PM
Age: All
Website: https://ywcapeterborough.org/

Walk A Mile will take place on Friday, May 22nd starting at 12 noon, and we will be holding the event at Confederation Park across from City Hall, as in past years. Our hope is to once again capture the giving spirit of our community, while allowing participants to have some fun enjoying the camaraderie of their fellow teams and teammates.

This year, all proceeds from Walk A Mile will support the YWCA’s Journey of Care, which encompasses each of the signature programs and services offered to the women, children, and gender-diverse people we serve. From our Crossroads Shelter to our START Program and everything in between, your support of the YWCA’s Journey of Care ensures that a woman who is fleeing gender-based violence not only has a safe place to recover, but also the wrap-around healing programming needed to support her as she stands on her own, walking her path to the life of her choosing, free from fear and violence.

Get your team together today, register and support this great cause.

Proudly sponsored by 101.5 The Wolf, Global Peterborough and 100.5 Fresh Radio.

As the event is happening soon, we wanted to provide you with some important details for what you can anticipate.

Also for those participating in the walk, we are offering early pick-up of your event T-Shirt, Water Bottle and High Heel Shoes (if you would like to borrow a pair for the event). We are also encouraging anyone who has collected cash or cheque donations to bring them to one of the early pick-up times as we will NOT be accepting cash or cheque donations at the event, to maintain security at the park.

Early pick-up dates and times:

· Tuesday, May 19, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

· Wednesday, May 20, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

· Location: YWCA building at 216 Simcoe Street; enter the parking lot and drive to the rear of the building, where you will see our volunteers who can assist you.

Event day timing:

· 11:00 am to 11:30 am: Please plan to arrive at the park. Note – if you bring unregistered walkers with you, please have them report to the Information Tent.

· 11:30 am to 12:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies will take place on the grassy area in front of the sound system.

· 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm: Walk a “Mile” in their shoes!

· 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: Lunch and then the event concludes

Additional important event details:

· Each participant and sponsor representative will receive pizza and ice cream for lunch. Additional slices of pizza can be purchased for a $5 donation at the food tent. Additional ice cream can be purchased for a $2 donation at the food tent. Please don’t forget to bring some cash in case you want to purchase more!

· There will be drinking water from the Peterborough Utilities water truck. Please don’t forget your participant water bottle (from early pick-up)!

· Please plan on wearing your event T-Shirt if you are walking.

· Please bring sunscreen, and a comfortable pair of shoes. Don’t forget to pack your borrowed shoes (if applicable) and a second pair to wear once you have turned in your borrowed heels. These must be returned to the Information Tent before you leave the event.

· This is a rain or shine event. Unless the weather is a safety concern (lightning, for example) this event will proceed as scheduled. There is no rain date for this event.

· There is no designated parking area for the event so please use one of the downtown parking garages, street parking as marked on signs, or plan to walk to the park. Alternatively, you can park at the YWCA Building at 216 Simcoe Street – please advise in advance if this is your plan by emailing tthornton@ywcapeterborough.org.

· Please leave any unneeded valuables at home or take them with you on the walk. Some YWCA Staff will be staying behind at the park during the walk but there will be no onsite security and no one monitoring valuables.

· There are accessible washrooms across the road from the park in the City Hall building. There are no washroom facilities in the park itself.

Guests and Cheering Squads:

· If you want to bring along your family and friends to support you during the walk, they are more than welcome! If they want to cheer you on along the route, we will be walking south on George St. to King St., east on King St. to Water St., north on Water St. to McDonnel St. and West on McDonnel to George St. and then back to the park.

· If you know of anyone who is considering joining us for the event, there is still lots of time to register! Please note that T-Shirt size options for new registrants may be reduced as the event draws closer.

Thank you again so much for sponsoring this amazing event! We are so looking forward to seeing you on the 22nd!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at walkamile@ywcapeterborough.org or 705-743-3526.