Walking a Mile with Sarah-Kate Pease from Safe Alliance
If you’re new to this, “Walk a Mile” is a one-of-a-kind event that brings the community together to celebrate hope and healing around a very difficult subject: domestic violence. Participants are encouraged to express themselves creatively – costumes, heels, signs, you name it – as they walk a one-mile course. It’s a powerful demonstration of support for Safe Alliance’s mission: to provide hope and healing to individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
We spoke with Sarah-Kate Pease of Safe Alliance, who shared her excitement about the 2025 event: “It’s my favorite one that we do just because of the vibes… We’re able to bring all different types of people out in the morning. Guys are in heels. Kids are running dogs in costume… it’s just a lot of fun.”
Photo Credit: Corine Olarte
“Walk a Mile” is one of Safe Alliance’s two major fundraising events. Their Breakfast of Hope, held in October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is a more serious event focused on sharing stories and raising awareness. “Walk a Mile” offers a more lighthearted and family-oriented way to support their mission.
This year, “Walk a Mile” is stepping up and into a new venue: Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights. Pease told us that means they’ll have parking and more space for participants, while still keeping that community spirit.
Photo Credit: Corine Olarte
The Dunstan Group: Proud to Partner
At The Dunstan Group, we believe in supporting organizations that make a real difference. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to partner with Safe Alliance for their annual “Walk a Mile” event. The Dunstan Group is committed to supporting Safe Alliance and will be providing T-shirts for “Walk a Mile” participants.
“They are such a huge partner,” Pease noted. “They really helped us out to make tickets stay affordable if they included the T-shirt, and so that we could maximize the amount we raise and support survivors in this community.”
“Our connection with Safe Alliance goes back for years,” added Scott Dunstan, president and founder of The Dunstan Group. “This partnership has helped them make a difference in many people’s lives throughout the area.”
Safe Alliance “Walk a Mile” Event Details:
Date: May 17th
Location: Truist Field, Charlotte
Registration: Visit the Safe Alliance website to register, create a team, and learn more: https://www.safealliance.org
