{"id":65937,"date":"2015-08-25T14:44:41","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T21:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=65937"},"modified":"2015-08-25T14:48:06","modified_gmt":"2015-08-25T21:48:06","slug":"walk-a-mile-event-to-benefit-avh-forensic-services-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2015\/08\/25\/walk-a-mile-event-to-benefit-avh-forensic-services-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Walk a Mile\u2019 event to benefit AVH Forensic Services Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Los Angeles County Deputy Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami [right] was one of dozens of men who donned high heels last year to take part in the inaugural Walk a Mile in Her Shoes\u00ae event. This year\u2019s event takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, at Antelope Valley College. [contributed photos]<\/figcaption><\/figure>LANCASTER \u2014 Members of the Antelope Valley\u2019s medical and educational communities are joining forces next month to raise funds for and awareness about gender-based violence.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s local Walk a Mile in Her Shoes\u00ae event will take place from<\/strong> 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at Antelope Valley College<\/strong>, Football Field Parking Lot, located at 3041 West Avenue K in Lancaster. The registration deadline for participants\/walkers is this Saturday, Aug. 29. [Click here to register.<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

Sponsored by Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH), Antelope Valley College (AVC), and The Antelope Valley Chapter of Zonta International, along with major support from Secure Digital Forensic Imaging, Walk a Mile<\/em> will feature men walking a mile in high-heeled shoes around the AVC campus.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a live demonstration of the old saying, \u201cYou can\u2019t really understand another person\u2019s experience until you\u2019ve walked a mile in their shoes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWellness, both physically and mentally, thrives in a home and community free of violence. You never really understand a person until you consider what they have experienced,\u201d stated Mary Reina, director of the AVH Forensic Services Unit (FSU). \u201cWe hope the community will participate in this fun \u2018Walk A Mile in Her Shoes\u2019 event to help raise awareness, end violence and together create a healthier community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the event will benefit the AVH Forensic Services Unit, which assesses, documents, photographs and collects evidence on all cases presenting to the hospital or referred by law enforcement. The FSU also coordinates the medical\/legal needs of victims and provides compassionate care to those who have experienced horrific crimes.<\/p>\n

Many ways to participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to organizers, there are many ways for local residents to participate in this year\u2019s local Walk a Mile in Her Shoes\u00ae event.<\/p>\n