The YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event is back for 2024, and we need your support! This powerful event raises awareness and funds to combat domestic violence and support survivors. By walking a mile in high heels, participants take a stand against gender violence and show solidarity with those affected.

Why Your Donation Matters
Your contribution will directly support the YWCA’s critical programs and services, including:

Emergency Shelters: Providing safe havens for those escaping violence.
Counseling Services: Offering emotional and psychological support to survivors.
Educational Programs: Promoting awareness and prevention of domestic violence.
How You Can Help
Donate: Every dollar counts. Your generous donation will help us reach our goal and make a real impact in our community.
Share: Spread the word! Share this page with your friends, family, and social networks.
Participate: Join us for the walk! Lace up your heels and walk with us to show your support.
Our Goal
We aim to raise money to support the YWCA’s vital work. With your help, we can make a difference in the lives of many.

 
Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive community for everyone.

Jason Soriano

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises critical funds to support survivors of sexual assault on Hawai`i Island.  Your donations support: forensic evidence collection, skilled nursing, crisis support and counseling, long term counseling, family support, transportation to appointments with law enforcement, and prosecutors, and basic safety needs following an assault. Our services are free and available to anyone. 

Walk to Support!

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes is a fun-filled morning for the whole family with three fabulous ways to support YWCA and sexual assault survivors. This year's event takes place from 7:30-10:30 am on Saturday, October 26th:

• Register to Walk and Fundraise in advance of the event to support our survivors (instructions below). Then join us at 145 Ululani Street in Hilo for a fun morning starting at 7:30 on October 26th; prizes for most funds raised, best decorated shoes, judges choice and more.  
• Donate: to donate to an individual that is participating to support victims of sexual violence, select the "DONATE" button on this page!   
• Sponsor the event: When you become an event sponsor,  you help make sure our YWCA team is there to help victims of sexual violence every day and make the 2023 Walk A Mile event the most successful yet. We also gratefully welcome donations of gift certificates or other prizes for walkers. 

Want to fundraise? 

1. All participants create an individual fundraising page. Start by clicking  "Become a fundraiser" above.
2. In the new window you can "Create New Account" or login to your existing account.  If you create a new account, an email will be sent to your email box - check junk if you don't see it right away. (If you don't get an email please contact events@ywcahawaiiisland.org or 808-930-5760).
3. The email will give you instructions on how to set up a fundraiser page.  
4. Customize your page with your fundraising goal, add a photo, and enter text that will encourage your friends & family to donate.
5. If you'd like to form a team, select the TEAM tab next! The more people on your team the better chance to win amazing prizes.  
6. Share your fundraising page link on social media and with family and friends to reach your goal. Can't make it that day?  That is ok, we have a virtual option too.  Just sign up now, gather pledges online and spread the word!

On the day of the event we will have shoes available in manly sizes and a variety of prizes and activities. Bring your own decorated shoes to join the best self-decorated shoes. @ywcahawaiiisland on Instagram and Facebook #HawaiiIslandWalkaMile.