HIGH POINT, N.C., April 21, 2016 – High Point University’s Alpha Chi Omega sorority recently held the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Students walked from Greek Village through campus to honor those affected by domestic violence. The event also emphasized the importance of mental health.
“Walk a Mile in her shoes was a very important event because it shed light on an issue that does not receive enough attention,” says Erin Creedon, vice president of philanthropy for Alpha Chi Omega. “We took an important issue and created an event that would help others better understand the issue and ways to combat it.”
This event aimed to get the entire HPU campus involved in this issue, which Alpha Chi Omega holds dear and supports through the sorority’s national philanthropy. Over 300 members of the HPU family attended the event and walked with the sorority.
“We walked in memory of all those who have been victims of domestic violence,” says Creedon. “Our event gave domestic violence the attention it deserves, because it is not only a private issue, but it is also one that needs to be talked about.”