COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The name maybe slightly different, but the purpose is still the same. The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be hosting their annual “Walk a Mile In Their Shoes” 5K and March Against Domestic Violence this Saturday at the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center in Coldwater.
In addition, several other fundraisers will be held including breakfast at 7:30 a.m, a silent auction at 9:00 a.m., a chicken barbecue at 9:30 a.m. and a dog walk at 10:30 a.m.
Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence Executive Director Kim Hemker says they started almost a decade ago with a very modest goal of raising $2,000. Last year’s walk raised over $37,000.
The previous name for the event was “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes.”
The main sponsors are Southern Michigan Bank and Trust, Century Bank and Trust, and McDonalds.
The money raised will go towards supportive services for domestic and sexual violence survivors and their families in the community.
