Count Down to April 17th!

Only 4 more days~ do you have your pumps polished? We have over 200 people already registered! There's still time to register online at www.firstgiving.com/pcasa or you can register the day of the event.

Registration begins at 9:30am at Caitie Girl's Restaurant- minimum $35 pledge per walker. Bring your friends- compete as a team. I hear that BUNN is bringing over 70 people this year...go BUNN!!

We will give out prizes to: the individual who raises the most money (Prize: Ipod Nano and a trophy); team who raises the most money (Prize: Gift Basket full of goodies- i.e. baseball tickets, wing party, and much more..along with a trophy); youngest female participant (Prize: Build A Bear gift card) and youngest male participant (Prize: Toys R Us gift card).

DON'T MISS OUT!! Mayor Tim Davlin has even decided to join us this year-

See you on Saturday, April 17th!!

Register and Raise Money Online!!

We have our Walk a Mile fundraising webpage all set up on Firstgiving.com! Register and start raising money online today!! Just click on this link : http://firstgiving.com/pcasa


Pick the location of the event you plan to attend...register and make your own fundraising page...and get started. Send out your fundraising page to all your family, friends, and co-workers so they can donate and see you walk a mile in high heel shoes for a GREAT cause!

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is made possible in Springfield and Jacksonville through the contributions and cooperation of local organizations.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shelley Vaughan at 217-744-2560.

Put One Foot In Front of The Other...for a great cause!!

Polish up your Pumps...and Shine up your Stilettos.....

The 2010 Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event in Springfield is scheduled for April 17!!

SAVE THE DATE!!! For more information, contact Shelley Vaughan at 744-2560.

Congratulations, PCASA

Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault has won the 2009 Downtown Springfield, Inc. Award for "Creative Event" in downtown!!

This is such an honor...and PCASA appreciates all the support they get from the downtown businesses and organizations.

Register and Raise Money Online!

We have our Walk a Mile fundraising webpage all set up on Firstgiving.com! Register and start raising money online today!! Just click on this link : http://firstgiving.com/pcasa

Pick the location of the event you plan to attend...register and make your own fundraising page...and get started. Send out your fundraising page to all your family, friends, and co-workers so they can donate and see you walk a mile in high heel shoes for a GREAT cause!

Thank you, Sponsors!

Livingstone, Mueller, O’Brien & Davlin, P.C.

We couldn't do this without our sponsors! We are currently seeking additional sponsors for all 3 event locations. Give Shelley Vaughan a call at 217-744-2560 for additional details.

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes--2009!!

Wow! Can you believe that we are only about 3 months away from our Walk a Mile event? We are busy finding sponsors, getting our FirstGiving online fundraising website up and running, and finding a location for our after party. And of course...reminding all of you to polish up your pumps and come back and join us on April 18th in downtown Springfield!!

But wait--we added 2 new locations. This year we will also host Walk a Mile events at Lincoln College(April 23) and Illinois College (April 25). It's going to be awesome! Thank you so much to Bridgett Thomas (Lincoln College) and Kindra Steenerson (Illinois College) for embracing this opportunity to raise awareness about sexual assault on their college campuses. More info on these events will be coming up!

Keep checking back for additional details!!

WAM King

Here they are...2008 WAM pics!

Can We Do It? Yes, We Can!

So far- we have 135 pre-registered marchers! Wow!! Our goal is to get 200...can we do it? I think we can- but only with your help!! So come on- tell your friends, family and co-workers to come on down and take a stand against sexual violence!

Male Involvement Group joins the Men's March!

This year, we are pleased to announce Springfield Urban League's Male Involvement Group will be showing their support- and they are bringing a group of 23 men to take a stand against sexual violence in our community. A big thanks to Larry Hemingway for coordinating this... we did a "shoe fitting" with Larry last week..so don't miss seeing him in his 4" red stilettos! What a good sport!

In addition, the SUL will have their WOW mobile unit (Wellness on Wheels) at our registration site offering free prostrate screenings for men- along with other health screenings.

Meet our Honorary Co-Chairs for the Springfield WAM event!

I am proud to introduce our 2008 WAM Honorary Chairs...Erin and Jason Domonousky!

Erin is a Sexual Assault Survivor and she shared her story in front of the crowd last year at the post-march rally. She spoke about her attack and her journey becoming a sexual assault survivor. It was a powerful speech! Thank you, Erin and Jason, for being a part of our event and helping us raise awareness about sexual violence and ways to prevent it.

Another prize donated!

Abbes Condo Rentals in Branson, MO just donated a 3 night stay in a 1 or 2 bedroom condo (plus a prime rib dinner for 2) as one of our top prizes...the more money you raise the better chance you have at winning one of the top prizes!

Thank you, Terry Abbe! We appreciate your support!

Professional Angler supports our cause!

Angie Douthit, Professional Angler (Women's Bass Tour-WBT) and Bass Fishing Guide, has agreed to donate a 1/2 day guided bass fishing trip for up to 2 people on Lake Okeechobee, Florida-as one of the top prizes! Wow! So for all those fishing enthusiasts-- start raising some money to have a shot at this prize! Thank you, Angie!!

To find out more- log onto her website at- www.southfloridabassfishing.com

Give a Donation On Line at Firstgiving.com

1 month and 3 days away...GET READY!

HELLO Walk-A-Milers!

Get those shoes polished and ready to walk....it's coming up soon on April 19th in downtown Springfield!! I hope you are ready because we sure are!!!!!!!!!

We are busy here at Prairie Center planning for this great event...and to be honest we are just so excited to do this again. This event is our major fundraiser/awareness raiser event- and we expect it to be bigger and better this year. The support this year has been overwhelming- and there are so many people to thank- our staff, board of directors, volunteer planning committee, sponsors, our local universities, the media..and the list just goes on and on.

The planning is underway but there is still much to do...like spreading the word to our community to recruit participants and soliciting some great prizes from our local business community for our individual and team fundraising winners. So if you or someone you know wants to get involved- please email us at development@prairiecasa.org or give us a ring at 744-2560 and we will hook you up!

Remember this event encourages male participants but EVERYONE is encouraged to participate- men, women, and children. The Springfield Walk a Mile march is organized by the staff, friends, and supporters of Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault and money raised will support Prairie Center;s prevention education programs and benefit the victims and survivors of sexual assault.

We will keep you updated on the planning and festivities...so tune back in! Hope to see you on April 19th- you won't regret being a part of this!

Thanks!

Introducing..the Silver Stiletto Sponsor

That's right...our guys (Chris and Chuck) from United Wealth Strategies came through for us again this year! Last year they came out and "walked a mile" in their calf high boots and colorful sandals to show their support for Prairie Center (pictured above- Chris in sandals and Chuck in the fashionable red boots)...and they decided this year they would do even more and sponsor this wonderful event this year!

We appreciate their partnership and support of our agency! You guys rock!

Golden Platform Sponsor...

Prairie Center is pleased to announce Comcast as the WAM event's Golden Platform Sponsor! We plan to work with Comcast on promoting the Walk A Mile on cable channels within our service area. And be on the look out for a few commercials airing during April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Thank you, Comcast!

Introducing our Ruby Slipper Sponsor...

Bunn-O-Matic decided to join the fun this year! And we are thrilled to have them as a partner. I hear they are going to try and recruit a team of employees to strap on some heels and support the event too!