BUSINESS men, teachers, police officers and students kicked off their boots and donned heels in Port Macquarie on March 3 as a part of an annual campaign to end violence against women.
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The annual Him in Heels walk on Town Green saw 60 men come together to step out against domestic violence and raise funds for Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services.
They took the wobbly walk from Lady Nelson Wharf to Little Shack.
Highest fundraiser was awarded to Flower Hotels, and highest individual fundraiser went to Settlers Inn Hotel's Nick Krause.
Best Heels were a steel custom build by none other than Bennetts Steel's Jason Cooper.
Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services CEO Kelly Lamb said the organisation was very grateful to have been the fundraising recipient of the successful Him in Heels event over the past fours years.
"It is wonderful to see men in our community getting involved in this fun event and raising much needed funds for our domestic violence support services," Mrs Lamb said.
"Importantly, these men are standing up publicly to say domestic violence is never ok.
"By putting on their heels, they're showing their support for women who have experienced violence.
"Events like this bring businesses, individuals and groups together to address domestic violence as a whole community by raising awareness, sparking important conversations and challenging gender inequality."
The event is a precursor to the International Women's Day breakfast on March 8 at Panthers.
This year's event is sold out.
International jewellery superstar Samantha Wills leads an incredible line up of inspiring women speaking.
The breakfast event will also feature a panel discussion on this year's theme, Choose to Challenge, with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council CEO Dr Clare Allen, boxing legend Shelley Watts, and leader in Aboriginal education Heather McGregor, emceed by local entrepreneur Stacey Morgan.
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