Buy Shoes and Help Stop Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence: Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone. (National Domestic Violence Hotline)

How many of you know someone who has been affected by domestic violence? I was shocked to discover that someone I know has boldly stepped out of a relationship in which she was a victim of domestic violence. I also used to work with a shelter for battered women and children. My church would put on a Mother’s Day dinner and pampering for the women. Their stories were heart breaking and they were so brave to get out before their lives were taken. They are an inspiration.

3 out of 4 (74%) respondents to a Allstate Foundation National Poll on Domestic Violence 2004 personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. It’s time to end domestic violence.

You can help. Help a friend if you suspect or know that she suffers from domestic abuse. Get involved in your state. Share your story. Buy some shoes.

For every pair of shoes you buy at Marshalls between October 1-15, $1 — up to $150,000 —will be donated to the working efforts of National Domestic Violence Hotline. Marshalls has raised millions of dollars and generated tremendous awareness in an effort to help put an end to domestic violence in the United States through their annual Shop ’til it Stops program. Have fun shopping for their benefit!

On Thursday, October 1st, Beauty Task Force member Jordana Lorraine attending the kick-off to Shop ‘Til It Stops with Tim Gunn and Laura Leighton. An unveiling of an exhibit honoring all those who take a stand against domestic violence took place, survivors shared their stories and people were encouraged to take make a difference by supporting the Shop ‘Til It Stops campaign.

Tim Gunn & Laura Leighton
Timm Gunn & Laura Leighton

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Tim Gunn with several bloggers at the event. Jordana is standing in the front of Tim in the red dress. (Thanks to Lauren Messiah for this photo. Read her account of the day on her blog.)

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The arch tunnel had the names of the many organizations who have worked tirelessly to put an end to domestic violence and celebrity audio messages of support from Jennifer Love Hewitt, Joe Torre, Rosie Perez, Martina McBride, Vivica Fox, Robin Givens, Chaka Khan, Michael Bolton, and more…. Plus, great shoes that are available at Marshalls.

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These are the boots I saw in Boston that I simply had to have in black. I haven’t found them yet! I’d definitely buy them now to support this cause!

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Many thanks to Jordana for attending this worthy event on behalf of A Mom in Red High Heels!

Now, dear readers, get to Marshalls and shop for some shoes! xo!

I was also contacted by Stephan who happen to be on a walk past the event and captured it on video. Stephan has a friend who is a survivor. Here a video partially sharing the day’s events with Tim Gunn and one of the survivors who spoke.