2012 Tenth Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Are you man enough to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®? This annual event brings together men and women to walk (in high heels) from Plaza de Cesar Chavez through the streets of downtown San Jose to build awareness to the issue of sexual assault in our community.
The YWCA Silicon Valley hosts this event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to call attention to a very serious subject and these staggering statistics:
Nearly 1 in 2 women (44.6%) and 1 in 5 men (22.2%) experience sexual violence other than rape throughout their lifetime.
Nearly 1 in 5 women have been raped in their lifetime while 1 in 71 men have been raped in their lifetime.
Thank You
A big thank you to those who helped made the 10th Annual YWCA Silicon Valley Walk a Mile in Her Shoes a successful! Your involvement in this event sends a powerful message to our community that sexual assault will not be tolerated!
We are proud to announce that there were over 500 walkers and raised over $40,000 to help assist in support the YWCA Silicon Valley’s Rape Crisis Center.
Whether you were a first time walker, donor, long-time supporter, client or advocate, THANK YOU! Your support in this important event creates an impact in our community; it enables your YW to make a positive difference in the lives of women, families and children we serve.
Please join us next April for the 11th YWCA Silicon Valley Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. For more information or questions, please contact walkamile@ywca-sv.org or call 408-295-4011 x220.
Congratulations to the following individuals and teams! The YWCA Silicon Valley appreciates your support and dedication!
Largest Team
Team Lockheed Martin
Top Fundraising Teams
- Lockheed Martin
- Salas O’BrienTeam
- Another Source
- Crowne Plaza San Jose Silicon Valley
- Thoits Insurance
Top fundraising Individuals
- Aaron Dalto
- David Hoffert
- Anne Dunham
For more information contact: walkamile@ywca-sv.org
Phone: 408-295-4011 x220
Special thanks to our 2012 YWCA Silicon Valley Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Co-Chairs.
- Chuck Reed, Mayor, City of San José
- Jeff Rosen, District Attorney, Santa Clara County
- Larry Stone, Assessor, City of San Jose, Santa Clara County
- Chris Moore, Police Chief, City of San José
- William McDonald, Fire Chief, City of San José
- Pete Decena, Police Chief, San José State University