Why We Walk
Join us on Wednesday, October 7, for this year’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoes (WAM), hosted by the Thrive Survivor Support Center. Our 12th annual walk invites the community to Walk with Us not just for a mile, but in solidarity, in compassion, and in commitment to a safer, more just world for all.
Each year, we walk to raise awareness of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence in Merrimack County. This year, we walk with even more purpose. At a time when critical funding is at risk and essential services are stretched thin, your support means more than ever. Survivors in our community are facing growing barriers to safety and justice and we need your voice, your presence, and your steps.
Walk with Us is a chance to stand up and speak out without saying a word. Every footstep sends a message: that survivors are seen, heard, and never alone.
Make a Difference
Every dollar raised from WAM goes directly to support Thrive’s life-saving programs and services. Your participation ensures that someone in crisis can find a safe place to turn, 24/7.
What About the Shoes?
From high heels to hiking boots, flip flops to flats—WAM is all about showing up however you can. Whether you're walking in memory, in celebration, or in solidarity, we welcome your style and your spirit.
Thank you for walking with us in this pivotal moment. Together, we’ll go farther than a mile and create lasting change for survivors across our community.
WHERE
Meet: State House Arches, Main Street, Concord, NH
Walk with Us: From the State House to Pleasant Street and back.
WHEN
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Event Times:
- 4:30pm: Check In/Registration, Team Photos, Games and Activities, Food Trucks, Community Partner Tables, Music and More!
- 5:00pm: Opening Remarks
- 5:30pm: Walk-A-Mile
- 6:30pm: Awards
DETAILS
Participants must register before Wednesday, September 16, 2026 to be guaranteed an event t-shirt.
High heels or funky boots are encouraged but not required. Please walk in whatever footwear you'd like!
Awards will be presented to Individuals & Teams Who Raised the Most, Largest Team, Best Shoes, Best Paws and more.
Friendly furry family members (booted or not) are also welcome.
Support survivors by registering for the walk or making a donation. All funds aid the survivors Thrive helps annually.
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1 Rudy Caron $105.00
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2 Karen McNamara $60.52
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3 Jeremy Baker $54.25
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4 Jason O'Brien $53.55
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5 Valerie Lamy $52.50
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Our Newest Participants
- MS Meghann Spain-Hoban
- KS Kathleen Spain
- JS Joe Spain
- CS Colin Spain
- JW Josh Wilson
- AS Autumn Shaw
- EM Ed McMonagle
- RM Regina McMonagle
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Jeremy Baker $315.00 raised
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Wyatt Sinclair $400.30 raised
Thrive Survivor Support Center - P.O. Box 1344, Concord, NH 03302 - 603-225-7376
www.thrivenh.org
Thrive Survivor Support Center is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organization as defined under the Internal Revenue Service code section 501c (3). Tax-exemption entity ID: 02-0342221. Registration does not imply endorsement.