Walking a Mile in Her Shoes to Raise Funds for YWCA

Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic Members Hendrik Kraay and Peter Josty joined about two hundred other men from all walks of life who strutted down Calgary’s Stephen Avenue Mall in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser for the YWCA. The Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic Team raised $2,175 for the YWCA's programs in support of women and children fleeing domestic violence.

This is the second time that Hendrik participated in this fundraiser. He was first challenged to do so by one of his students at the University of Calgary who was then working as an intern at the YWCA. “Walking in spiffy pink spiked heels isn’t so bad,” says Hendrik, “once you get the hang of it. Oh, yes, and the shoes have to fit well,” he adds.

Hendrik and Peter challenge Calgary Rotarians to participate in this fundraiser next year. “We would like to see more Rotary clubs and Rotarians stepping up for this worthy cause,” says Peter.

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