Saturday, June 21st • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Rotary Park – 192 Queen St, Bowmanville

Join us for Walk A Mile, Bethesda House’s fundraising event where we come together as a community to walk in support of survivors of gender-based violence. This powerful and family-friendly event is a chance to raise awareness, show solidarity, and help us raise vital funds that support the life-changing programs and services at Bethesda House.

Event Schedule

• 10:00 AM – Opening remarks and welcome
• 10:30 AM – Walk begins
• 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM – Free pizza, snacks, refreshments & fun activities

Why We Walk?

Every step we take represents our commitment to building a safer, more supportive community for survivors of gender-based violence. Your participation helps ensure that Bethesda House can continue to provide emergency shelter, outreach, and advocacy to those who need it most.

What to Expect

After the walk, stick around for:

• Free pizza, snacks, and water
• Face painting and games
• Amazing prizes to be won
• Fun, community spirit, and plenty of purple!

Bring your friends, family, and co-workers—let’s make this a day to remember!

Tickets are $20/each – children under 12 are free! Register NOW: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bethesda-house/p2p/walk-a-mile/

The Red Shoes are back!

If you’ve joined us in the past, you may remember the powerful image of the red heels. This year, we’re bringing that symbol back- this time in a more personal way. We invite every participant to wear red shoes during the walk, in any style that speaks to you. Whether they’re sneakers, flats, boots, or heels, your red shoes will help amplify the message: we walk in solidarity with survivors and stand against gender-based violence.

Why Red Shoes?

Red shoes have become a powerful global symbol in the fight to end gender-based violence. Inspired by artist Elina Chauvet’s installation “Zapatos Rojos” (Red Shoes), which began in Mexico to honor the memory of women lost to femicide, these striking red shoes represent both the absence and the voice of those who have suffered. Each pair stands as a silent witness to pain, loss, and injustice—but also to resilience, resistance, and the demand for change.

By wearing or displaying red shoes today, we walk in solidarity with survivors. We acknowledge their stories, we honor their courage, and we commit ourselves to a world free from violence, where safety, dignity, and justice are rights for all.

Let’s Walk Together

Support a great cause. Celebrate resilience. Take a stand against gender-based violence.