The Walk

Every year, Lauren embarks on a 1,500-mile “Walk in My Shoes” walk across the state of Florida to empower survivors, educate communities from Key West to Tallahassee and advocate for legislative change. Since its inception in 2010, Walk in My Shoes has truly become a movement, with milestones including the following:

  • More than 6,000 miles logged
  • Tens of thousands of walkers – including thousands of survivors – have joined Lauren on the journey
    3,000+ local, statewide and national media stories
  • Nearly two dozen laws changed to better support survivors and protect children and families

As much as we’ve done and as far as we’ve come, there is still more left to do in the fight for a safer Florida. Join the movement to protect childhood…come walk with us!

Check out our Lauren’s Kids website to get more information about Walk in My Shoes and how you can participate!

A look back at the 6,000 miles of Walk in My Shoes

2010: Lauren Book announces the first annual Walk in My Shoes

2010: Walk in My Shoes 500-mile walk from Miami to Tallahassee

2011: Walk in My Shoes 1,000-mile walk from Key West to Tallahassee

2012: Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile walk from Key West to Tallahassee

2013: Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile walk from Key West to Tallahassee