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continued from p.6 he believed it would be fun, but after learning about Halton Women's Place and the work it does, he became a believer in the event's message. "People have to be made aware that there is a shelter, the shelter needs money, the shelter is necessary and there has to be a stop to violence against women," said Ormerod. "Men really need to step up to the plate and say this has got to stop." Khan, Little and Ormerod said they believe donning the pink heels for the walk should be an adventure. Organizers are still looking for men interested in participating in Hope in High Heels. Last year, more than 80 men walked in heels and more than $70,000 was raised. According to the Halton Women's Place website, organizers have the shoes. They need people's feet to take part. Those interested in registering can visit https://www.gifttool.com/athon/ SignUpMode?ID=85&AID=2443 or email cbozzo@haltonwomensplace.com. Both Hope in High Heels events begin at 10 a.m. with the Oakville walk taking place at Centennial Square, 120 Lakeshore Rd. and the Burlington event at Emma's Back Porch, 2084 Old Lakeshore Rd. Violence against women is a human rights issue Women are certainly aware of the violence that is perpetrated against them on a continual basis. It's only if men change their attitudes and show they are changing their attitudes and encourage women by showing they feel as women do -- that this is a question of humanity and not gender -- that we can move forward on this. 7 | Thursday, September 19, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Signs of abuse Halton police have previously called on the public to be silent no longer when it comes to suspicions of domestic abuse. Signs of abuse or an abusive relationship can include: · Violent outbursts · Isolation from family and friends · Feelings of worthlessness · Fear for self or children · Threats of violence · Threats of destruction of property or injury/death to pets · Feelings of guilt or shame · Insults, put downs, name calling · Jealousy or accusations of cheating · Control of all the money For more information, visit http:// haltonwomensplace.com/how-to-gethelp/safety-tips-plans. Russ Little, Oakville Women coping with or fleeing domestic violence have a number of local resources they can turn to including: Where to turn · Halton Regional Police Service (Victim Services Unit) 905-878-5511 · 911 should be called for emergencies · Halton Women's Place North 905-8788555 · Halton Women's Place South 905-3327892 · Victim/Witness Assistance Program Halton 905-878-6292 · Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 · Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 · Halton Children's Aid Society 905-3334441 · Halton Family Services 905-845-3811 · Access Counselling & Family Services 905-637-5256 · Assaulted Women's Helpline 1-866863-0511 · The Women's Centre 905-847-5520 · FEMAIDE 1-877-336-2433 Tim Hortons Smile Cookies are coming to Oakville on September 23. The entire proceeds from each delicious chocolate chunk Smile Cookie will be donated to Oakville Hospital Foundation. To find out more visit timhortons.com © Tim Hortons, 2010