by Noella Noelophile®
Sore feet and big smiles don’t usually go together.
But later today, they’re almost certain to.
That’s because today at noon in Belmont Shore, Justin Rudd’s nonprofit Community Action Team hosts their sixth annual “Red High Heels Walk” for Heart Health Month! And you’re invited to find your favorite pair of red shoes and come be a part of this.
“Red High Heels Walk” is a free community event, with a dual purpose. Participants walk a mile in either red high heels, or any red shoes of their choice. And they’ll be walking both to raise awareness of heart disease–and to raise funds for charities, schools and clubs in the Long Beach area.
If you’ve never participated in “Red High Heels Walk”, it’s a one-mile circuit, up one side of Belmont Shore’s Second Street and down another. Community groups are usually on hand to participate (last year’s walkers included the Gay-Straight Alliance and LBCC’s Nursing Student Association). Walkers are encouraged to make and bring their own signs, about heart health.
One “side effect” of the Walk in Red High Heels? It’s a lot of post-Valentine fun in a great, caring community. Last year, approximately 300 people made the “Red High Heels Walk”, according to the event’s Facebook page.
And Justin’s Community Action Team will donate $5 to charity for each person who completes the walk while wearing red shoes! To qualify, you must be onsite at Livingston Park and checked in to walk by 11:45 sharp this morning, and complete the full mile. And, of course, be sure you’re wearing…
OK, OK. They don’t have to be this tall. Last year, we saw everything from red stiletto heels to sneakers–and some roller skates! Even shoes spray-painted red will qualify. (You still have time to register, and to find out more about “Red High Heels Walk” here.)
“Red High Heels Walk 2016” sets off down the “red carpet” at noon today, and you can expect the walk to take about 40 minutes. Speaking from experience, if you decide to wear heels, you may want to bring along your comfortable slip-ons for right after the walk ends.
But, it’ll be well worth it.
Community Action Team’s Sixth Annual “Red High Heels Walk” meets in Livingston Park, 220 Park Avenue at Livingston Drive, in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. Participants must be onsite by 11:45 sharp and shoes must be at least 75% red. No pink or burgundy, and no flip-flops. The “Walk” happens from 12 noon to 1 pm..