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September 13, 2012

Almost time for real men to put on those heels

Brandi Thomas Woodward News

Woodward, Okla. — Are you man enough to wear heels?

If so the Northwest Domestic Crisis Center wants you to help raise awareness about domestic violence on Sept. 29 by walking from the Woodward County Courthouse to Centennial Park in purple high heels starting at 11 a.m.

Last year Brandi Kowing of the crisis center decided to have a walk here in Woodward based off of a national movement called "Walk a Mile in her shoes" that raises awareness on sexual assault.

"We changed it from red heels to purple heels and named it 'Steppin Up to End Domestic Violence, Real Men Wear Heels'," Kowing said.

Last year was the first year for this walk and about 50 people participated, she said.

"We preach that violence against women is wrong, and when you get men to talk about this, men listen," Kowing said.

"This also allows the men to endure some of the 'physical' pain and to teach younger boys that violence against women is wrong and they shouldn't put up with it," Kowing said.

Kowing said they are looking for men and boys of all ages to walk this year.

"Last year we had the Woodward Fire Department walk, they were very supportive of this event and even brought out one of the trucks," Kowing said.

She said that for a small fee participants will receive their heels to walk in and a t-shirt, if they register by Sept. 17.

"People can register the day of the event, but they will not get a t-shirt," Kowing said.

To register or for more information, contact Brandi Kowing or Kristi Hill at the crisis center at 256-1218.

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