Walk In My Shoes 2025 - Ft. Lauderdale

Saturday, April 5, 2025 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

$25.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for an inspiring day at the Walk In My Shoes event in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, April 5, 2025! This empowering 5-mile trek, which is part of a remarkable 1,500-mile journey across Florida, aims to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and support survivors during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Starting at the FTL War Memorial Auditorium/Baptist Health Ice Plex Complex, participants will embark on a meaningful walk to the Nancy J. Cotterman Center. For those seeking an extra challenge, there’s the option to continue on a full 17-mile route to Deerfield Beach! Registration kicks off at 8:30 AM, with the walk beginning at 9:30 AM. Plus, don’t worry about getting back; an UBER code will be provided for a free ride back to the starting point. Join thousands of walkers from across the state and make every step count in this vital cause!

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Walk in My Shoes 2025 - Ft. Lauderdale

Incl. T-Shirt and Drawstring Backpack

We'll start registration at the FTL War Memorial Auditorium at 8:30 AM on Saturday, April 5th, and begin walking at 9:30 AM. Our first walk section is 5 miles, and we'll take a short water break at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center. Those who wish to finish the walk will continue walking to AshBritt Inc. (565 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441) in Deerfield Beach - another 12 miles - where we'll have our final celebration! Like in years past, we are partnering with Uber to provide the ability for walkers to drop at any point they wish and ride share their way off of the walk route. Ride Share codes will be provided to walkers at registration. All participants will receive a t-shirt and drawstring backpack at registration. Please read our FAQ's page for all of your questions and if you still have questions or need a scholarship, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist!

8:30 AM EDT

$25.00

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Organiser's description

Join the Laurens Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2025 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.

WALK IN MY SHOES FORT LAUDERDALE

DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2025

START LOCATION: FTL War Memorial Auditorium/Baptist Health Ice Plex Complex, 800 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

REGISTRATION BEGINS: 8:30 AM

WALK START: 9:30 AM

DETAILS:

Join us for a 5-mile walk to the Nancy J. Cotterman Center (2995 Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park, FL 33334) with the opportunity to stop or continue walking our full 17-mile route to Deerfield Beach! An UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back to the starting location.