# Strutting Charity Events 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' to Support Battered Women By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes References: [aolnews](http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/article/san-diego-men-wear-heels-to-raise-money-for-domestic-abuse-programs/19634182) A group of San Diego men are gathering to promote a cause for battered women. Entitled as 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,' this event features [men of all ages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinguished-gentlemans-ride) strutting their stuff in heels as they walk a mile in pumps. What many men have realized is the pain and suffering of [walking in heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) on a daily basis. The balance of walking can mimic the balance of life and misery that many battered women have to prevail. One step at a time, these men will 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' and hopefully many more will too, in hopes to successfully end the abuse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gender Empathy:** This trend highlights the increasing awareness and empathy towards the experiences and struggles faced by individuals from different genders. - **Male Involvement in Social Causes:** This trend focuses on the growing engagement of men in supporting social causes and advocating for gender equality. - **Creative Fundraising Events:** This trend showcases the rise of unique and innovative events designed to raise funds and awareness for charitable organizations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Nonprofit and Philanthropy:** This industry can capitalize on the trend by organizing more events that encourage participation and support for causes related to gender equality and domestic violence. - **Gender Equality and Advocacy:** This industry can leverage the trend by involving more men in awareness campaigns, education programs, and initiatives aiming to eradicate gender-based violence. - **Event Planning and Management:** This industry can seize the trend by offering creative event concepts and experiences that generate attention, attract participants, and raise funds for charitable causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Down Syndrome Walks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-syndrome-walk.md) - [Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada.md) - [Footwear-Branded Heart Health Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-your-heart.md) - [Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aid-to-cart.md) - [Uplifting Team-Backed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-heat.md) - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md) - [Empowering Female Apparel Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-female-apparel-initiatives.md) - [Complimentary Footwear Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-changes-during-pregnancy.md) - [Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodybar-pilates.md)