Walk promotes prevention, healing

Posted on April 19, 2013

More than 600 men, women and children came out Tuesday, April 16, for the Community Walk supporting Lauren Book’s fourth annual “Walk in My Shoes” journey across Florida.

“This is the largest turnout we have had in the state!” Book told the group. The event not only worked to bring awareness of the issue of child sexual abuse, but also to promote healing for survivors. Local sponsors included Duke Energy and the Perry Kiwanis Club.

PHOTO: Some 55 men, teens and boys donned high heels, slippers and blinged-out flip flops for Refuge House’s “Walk In Her Shoes” event held in conjunction with the “Walk In My Shoes” campaign.

PHOTO: Mayor Daryll Gunter, right, stepped out in flip flops accented with sequins, feathers and ribbons.

PHOTO: Spyridon Aibejeris paired his slippers with a purple feathered boa and hat.

PHOTO: Lauren Book thanked organizers of the event and invited everyone to join her in Tallahassee as she completed her 1,500 mile walk across Florida.

PHOTO: Police Sgt. Nellie Walker also took a walk for a cause.

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