Calgary Journal Online

Brad McCarty and Sean Horvath trekked out in their best get-ups to show their support for the YWCA.

“Everyone has been affected by a bad relationship so we wanted to come out, dress up and show our support,” said McCarty.

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Chris Sales and Michael Hope from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra with bassoons in hand wanted to show their support.

“The community has been so great to the CPO so we wanted to give something back to the community,” said Sales.

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David Docherty, President of Mount Royal University, continues the institution’s tradition of taking part in the event. This will be the third year MRU has taken part.

“The steps we are taking today in our walk are a lot easier than the steps many Calgarians have to take to walk away from family violence,” said Docherty.

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The CEO of Pengrowth Energy Corporation, Derek Evans, took away the Top Walker award for raising $45,595.

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Bruce Graham, CEO of Calgary Economic Development, was on hand to show his support for those affected by family violence.

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Volunteers Christine Getz and Patricia Glenn, look on nervously as hairy-legged men try their best not to fall.

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Hundreds of Calgary men slipped into pumps to support the YWCA.

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