On Sunday, you can put your foot down and show that you understand by taking part in "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes." The event benefits the domestic violence programs of Jewish Family Services, Sojourner Truth House and the Task Force on Family Violence.
Here's the catch. Men, organizers ask that you walk a mile in high-heeled women's shoes (it's optional, of course, but it's the name of the event so you had better!) to raise awareness and funds for programs that help those affected by rape, sexual assault and gender violence.
It's the first year of this event and I'll admit while it scares me a bit, I love the hook. My wife (and nearly every woman I know) complains about walking in high heels. How hard can it be? I'll regret that last line, I'm sure!
Anyway, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" is Sunday on the UW-Milwaukee campus at the Union Concourse. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 11 a.m. The $20 adult registration fee includes a T-shirt and high-heeled shoes (for men). Fees are not tax deductible.
A life-long and passionate community leader and Milwaukeean, Jeff Sherman is a co-founder of OnMilwaukee.
He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Marquette University, as a Warrior. He holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and is the founding president of Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM)/Fuel Milwaukee.
Early in his career, Sherman was one of youngest members of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and currently is involved in numerous civic and community groups - including board positions at The Wisconsin Center District, Wisconsin Club and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. He's honored to have been named to The Business Journal's "30 under 30" and Milwaukee Magazine's "35 under 35" lists.
He owns a condo in Downtown and lives in greater Milwaukee with his wife Stephanie, his son, Jake, and daughter Pierce. He's a political, music, sports and news junkie and thinks, for what it's worth, that all new movies should be released in theaters, on demand, online and on DVD simultaneously.
He also thinks you should read OnMilwaukee each and every day.
