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2025 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Are you ready? It’s almost time to Walk a Mile with Blackburn Center. Our signature event, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®, takes place each April. This walk is Westmoreland County’s opportunity to take a stand against all forms of gender-based violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Through the Walk, we raise awareness about these important issues, as well as funds to support our work. 

 

2025 marks our 14th annual Walk a Mile event. We are thrilled to be coming together to raise our voices – and move our feet – for this vital cause.

 

Gender-based violence continues to be a major problem throughout the United States – including right here in Westmoreland County. Our annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event is a way for us to raise awareness about these and other forms of gender-based violence. 

 

Each year, community members come together to participate in the Walk. Many of our male walkers choose to wear high heels, to take an extra step in understanding what women experience every day. Walking in high heel shoes is a symbol of the difficulties and challenges that women face every day. This includes being on guard against the possibility of a sexual assault, experiencing sexual harassment, dealing with the aftermath of violence in their home, and for some, walking the path of healing following an assault. 

 

The Walk will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Clair Park in Greensburg. 

 

Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m., and the Walk itself will start at 10:00 a.m. You can register online or via paper registration forms in advance, or in person at St. Clair Park.

 

Registration for the Walk costs just $5. 

 

If you live in Western Pennsylvania, then you know that there are no guarantees when it come to the weather in April. We recommend that you check the weather before coming and dress appropriately for the weather. Rain or shine, we will walk!

 

Please note that political campaigning and signs are not permitted at the event. 

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Since 1976, Blackburn Center has been providing services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and other types of violence and crime in Westmoreland County, and presenting education programs across this community.  You can learn more about types of abuse, our services, or ways to get help if you are a victim of violence or crime.  All of our client services are FREE of charge.

 

The official registration and financial information of Blackburn Center  may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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