Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Schedule

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

NIU Convocation Center | Dekalb, IL

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There is an old saying: “You can’t understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” To get people listening, learning, and talking, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes is organized around participants literally walking one mile in high-heeled shoes. It’s not easy walking in these shoes, but it’s an experience around which a lot of education, self-reflection, and change happens. It’s impressive to see such a visually stunning public statement of listening, learning, allyship, and commitment.
Buy your tickets here: https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/IL/Dekalb/SafePassageWalkAMile
Tickets:
Adults: $25/person
Kids 0-5: Free
Kids 6-17: $10/person
Group tickets (4+ participants): $20/adult, $10/kid
Activities include: face painting, sign making, yard games, human slot machine, selfie station, and of course, our walk!
Can't make it to the walk? Donate instead!
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NIU Convocation Center, Northern Illinois University Convention Center, Dekalb, IL 60115, United States

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