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The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a lifeline. Here on Hawaiʻi Island, YWCA Hawaiʻi Island is the only provider of comprehensive sexual assault support services, and the funds raised directly sustain these critical programs.

That means every step, every pledge, and every voice raised at Walk a Mile helps ensure survivors have access to 24/7 crisis intervention, medical accompaniment, counseling, and advocacy—services that simply don’t exist anywhere else on the island.

This event is also a powerful act of solidarity. It brings our community together to break the silence, challenge stigma, and say clearly: sexual violence has no place here. When men, women, families, and leaders join in walking “a mile in her shoes,” they’re not just raising funds—they’re raising awareness and demonstrating shared responsibility for creating a safer, more supportive Hawaiʻi Island.

ABOUT 2025 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

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 25th:

  • 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 25th; 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.  
 
Supporters
Name Date Amount Comments
Jordan Fickess 10/25/2025 $103.66  
Richard Matsuda 10/21/2025 $52.01 Dawn so proud of you for participating in this worthy cause
  Total $155.67  
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