Choose How You'll Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
However you show up, you’re part of a community working together to end gender-based violence.
Walk Together on June 9
Join us at Hamilton City Hall for Walk a Mile in Their Shoes. Walk alongside others in your community and show your support for survivors.
Walk Your Way
Walk anywhere, anytime—on your own or with others. Set your own goal, start a fundraiser, and make an impact in a way that works for you.
Support Survivors
Make a donation or support someone who’s walking. Every contribution helps provide safety, support, and housing through YWCA Hamilton.
17 Years of Powering Programs and Services for Survivors of Violence
Walk Togther in Solidarity
Tuesday June 9, 2026
Hamilton City Hall Forecourt
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- 11:00 Registration & Lunch Opens
- 11:30 Special Performance by The McLassie Highlanders
- 12:00 Welcome & Award Ceremony
- 12:25 Walker Warm Up
- 12:30 Walk Begins
500+ Walkers and 50 Teams Walking in Solidarity with Survivors and Raising Funds to Make our Community Safer
DONATE TO SUPPORT A WALKER
Help a walker reach their fundraising goal by making a gift that makes a difference!
Highlights from our 16th Anniversary Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Meet our Team
Heather Barkley
Director of Philanthropy
For partnerships support
Chizoba Onyekwere
Events Coordinator
For walker & team captain support
Lidia Siino
Corporate & Community Engagement Coordinator
For sponsorship or route markers
Lindsay Tipping
Stewardship Officer
To donate over the phone or for tax-receipt questions
Connect with a member of the Philanthropy and Communications Team to learn more about Walk a Mile in Their Shoes and YWCA Hamilton’s mission impact. We’ll help you brainstorm creative fundraising ideas, support event related inquires and help you take your first step forward in ending violence against women.
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