2008 Woodie Awards
Men "walk a mile" in heels against domestic, sexual violence
ISU's Project Hope holds annual fundraiser on ISU quad
Catherine Roberts
Issue date: 10/10/07 Section: News
Hunter referred to his ensemble as his "Bengal attack outfit."
Although some of the guys appeared quite comfortable and poised in their heels, some struggled a bit, but still persevered.
"Lord knows I wouldn't walk a mile in heels for anybody", said senior Rachelle Koon.
"It takes a lot of guts for me to walk around in those things, I can't walk in those. I think they're brave," said junior Vicki Wickham.
Although the sight of men wearing gold stilettos and stretch pants may be quite the spectacle for many, Project Hope coordinator Kim Talbot said, "we're not here to emasculate men, we're here to celebrate men who choose to speak out against violence."
"I'm here today for the cause," said Michael Harris, a defensive back for the ISU football team, who participated in a pair of black platforms. "People coming here shows they care. More people should participate."
Project Hope was founded by Kim Talbot in January of 2000. It is based on the ISU Pocatello campus in room 118 in Gravely Hall. The purpose of Project Hope is to educate people about domestic and sexual violence, as well as to provide support services for victims of such violence. Project Hope's presence on campus is not widely known. "More people need to know about it" said Talbot.
Although some of the guys appeared quite comfortable and poised in their heels, some struggled a bit, but still persevered.
"Lord knows I wouldn't walk a mile in heels for anybody", said senior Rachelle Koon.
"It takes a lot of guts for me to walk around in those things, I can't walk in those. I think they're brave," said junior Vicki Wickham.
Although the sight of men wearing gold stilettos and stretch pants may be quite the spectacle for many, Project Hope coordinator Kim Talbot said, "we're not here to emasculate men, we're here to celebrate men who choose to speak out against violence."
"I'm here today for the cause," said Michael Harris, a defensive back for the ISU football team, who participated in a pair of black platforms. "People coming here shows they care. More people should participate."
Project Hope was founded by Kim Talbot in January of 2000. It is based on the ISU Pocatello campus in room 118 in Gravely Hall. The purpose of Project Hope is to educate people about domestic and sexual violence, as well as to provide support services for victims of such violence. Project Hope's presence on campus is not widely known. "More people need to know about it" said Talbot.
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JackKmetz
posted 9/09/08 @ 8:25 PM MST
This is so FUNNY and fun. What a great way to have men call attention to Domestic Violence and the need to help groups that fight it. Tanger Outlets and the guys deserve kudos for guts and their putting-up with the greatest women's issue after Domestic Violence, having to wear heals to look stylish. (Continued…)
Natural Cures
posted 9/21/08 @ 9:34 AM MST
Hoopefully this will help with all the date rape and stalking and other things that happen in college a lot. This is a good way for the women to recognize the guys that they can trust. (Continued…)
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