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High heel FUN walk to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence

(ROSEMARY BEACH®) April 25, 2016  Whether you choose to parade in pumps, walk in wedges, strut in stilettos or stroll in sneakers, make plans to join us on May 20th for the 5th Annual Walk Her Way® presented by Rosemary Beach Foundation.

Men, women and children of all ages are invited to put on their fiercest footwear for a short walk through the streets of Rosemary Beach®.

“Walk Her Way is a fun way to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence,” says Malayne DeMars, Executive Director, Rosemary Beach Foundation.

Decorate your shoes (heels are suggested but not required); wear costumes to reflect your style and personality. Enter as a team with your family, friends and coworkers, or walk as an individual! Sign up for Walk Her Way at www.walkherway.com.

Stick around for the after party and awards in the Rosemary Beach Town Hall. One-of-a-kind “Shoe” awards created by Walton County teachers and students will be given for the highest heels, best costume, most spirit and more.

Attendees will enjoy live music by variety band Moody, pictures in Facetime Photobooth’s Airstream-inspired RetroBooth and food, beer and cocktails from Freshii, Bruno’s Pizza, Shades Bar & Grill, and Chaste 850. One-of-a-kind “Shoe” awards created by Walton County teachers and students will be given for the highest heels, best costume, most spirit and more. Walkers can also take a chance on winning fabulous prizes at our raffle or 30A Wine ring toss game.

“We are thrilled that Rosemary Beach Foundation is investing in Shelter House’s long-term sustainability through their continued support,” said Rosalyn Iovieno, Shelter House Executive Director. “The Foundation’s generosity helps ensure Shelter House will be around for many years to come to serve local women, children and men impacted by domestic and sexual violence.”

Walk Her Way® benefits Shelter House, the domestic and sexual violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties and Rosemary Beach Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers community, educational and other charitable activities in Walton County.

2016 WALK HER WAY® SPONSORS: Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company, Rosemary Beach Realty, Rosemary Beach Trading Company, The Merchants of Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Property Owners’ Association, 30A Collection by Rosemary Beach, Rent Gear Here, Klabzuba, Moonpize, Rent Gear Here, The Pearl, Schwarzkopf Family, 30A.com, SoWal.com, Beach TV

High heel walk raises awareness and turns heads

(ROSEMARY BEACH, Fla.) September 10, 2015 – More than 220 men, women and children put on high heels and took to the streets of Rosemary Beach earlier this summer for the largest Walk Her Way yet. Now in its fourth year, the Rosemary Beach Foundation event brought awareness to domestic violence and raised $30,000 for Shelter House and Rosemary Beach Foundation.

Led by Village Brass Band, walkers strolled around town showing off their favorite pair of high heels, decorated shoes and fun costumes. Unique shoe-themed awards designed by Walton County students and educators were presented at the after-party.

“Walk Her Way continues to grow each year. We are thankful for the overwhelming support from our sponsors and the community,” said Rosemary Beach Foundation Executive Director Malayne DeMars.

Walk Her Way is not just a fun walk. It also carries a serious message about respect and healthy relationships with a display of Shelter House’s Clothesline Project, a touching exhibit that allows adult and child victims of domestic violence to tell their story through words and art, at the start and finish lines.

“We are grateful to the Rosemary Beach Foundation for providing Shelter House with vital funding and for increasing awareness of domestic violence,” said Shelter House Executive Director Rosalyn Iovieno. “Seeing such a positive response from the community again this year leaves me hopeful that through Walk Her Way more people now know that resources exist right here in our local area to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence and that more people will join us in our vision of all relationships violence-free.”

Thanks to 2015 Walk Her Way sponsors: Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company, Rosemary Beach Property Owners Association, The Merchants of Rosemary Beach, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Bud & Alley’s, Warren Averett, August + Brill, Sea Oats Beach Service, George and Dianne Lindahl, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Bamboo Bicycle Company, Moonpize, Grayton Beer Company, Bombora Sun and Surf, the Schwarzkopf Family, 30Avenue, Rosemary Beach Trading Company, Rosemary Beach Realty, Tamara and Carl Tricoli, Henderson Barrett, Perspicacity, 30A.com, 30A TV, SoWal.com, Beach TV, Sixpence Productions and J. Conley Images.