Domestic violence awareness raised with YWCA annual walk [Video]

The rain didn’t put a damper on YWCA Regina’s annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event Thursday.

“We pivoted very quickly at this year’s event and moved things indoors. This is our eighth walk a mile in their shoes event. And we’re really excited this year to welcome everyone into our new building.” YWCA Regina CEO Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen said.

Similar events are held across the country to raise funds and awareness around domestic violence and sexual assault. Funds from this particular event all go towards Regina’s Isabel Johnson Shelter.

“It’s an event where people can get together and put a team together. They can talk about why they’re walking and talk about some of their experiences, but also around the issue of domestic violence in our province.” Coomber-Bendtsen said.

Domestic violence is a particularly topical issue in Saskatchewan, as the province continues to see the highest numbers in terms …