Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County (RCIS) Announces Winners of the 4th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® "Black Stiletto" Award

On Saturday, April 14, 2012, men strode down Main Street sidewalks wearing women’s shoes to demonstrate that men are willing and able to be courageous partners with women in making our community a safer place. 

One hundred and seventy-seven registered walkers (representing 17 teams) participated in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®, which net over $20,000, to benefit Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County (RCIS), who hosted the event.

McDaniel College is the winner of the “Black Stiletto” Award, for the Highest Fundraising Team.  The college raised $4,721 collectively for RCIS.  In addition, several student organizations from the college participated as volunteers for the event.  McDaniel College was also one of this year’s event sponsors.

Stephen Beares receives the “Black Stiletto” Award as the Highest Fundraising Individual.  Mr. Beares raised a total of $2,205 for RCIS, with his employer, GRACE, contributing $800 as an employer match to anyone at the company who donated toward Mr. Beares’ walk.  GRACE was also one of this year’s event sponsors. 

Janice A. Kispert, CEO of RCIS, stated “We are honored and humbled by the outpouring of sincere enthusiasm from the men in our community.  After our fourth year hosting this annual walk in Carroll County, it is encouraging to see our community continue to be so responsive to call attention to the silent epidemic of rape and sexual offenses against women in society.”

Each year, an ever-increasing number of men, women and their families join “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.” Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is a fun opportunity for men to educate the community about a very serious subject and to rally the community to take action to prevent sexualized violence.  For more information about Carroll County’s event, please visit www.walkamilecc.org.  Mark the date for next year’s walk on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County (RCIS) is a private, non-profit agency serving Carroll County, Maryland, since 1978. RCIS provides free counseling and support services to victims of sexual violence and their families. We also offer prevention education programs and professional training in order to eliminate sexual violence through education and advocacy.