Hundreds ‘walk a mile in their shoes,’ in Westminster City Park, showing support for victims of sexual violence
Gray skies did not put a damper on the festive atmosphere at Westminster City Park Saturday as more than 100 people gathered in support of Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoes fundraiser.
Wearing a variety of shoes, from the event’s signature red stilettos to red flats, platform shoes and leopard heels, men of all ages hobbled down Westminster’s Main Street as cars honked, people waved and cameras flashed.
“We’ll see how many steps these shoes last,” said Brian Frazier, as he shifted his weight from foot to foot. “I can do a mile in these.”
Devon Lesniack made it about halfway through the walk when he stepped aside to change shoes.
“They’re just the wrong size,” Lesniack said, as someone yelled, “Good effort, man!”
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