Peer 10-22
Our organization Peer 10-22 comes from the national TenCode 10-22 meaning "Give Phone Number" and using the term "Peer" putting an emphasis on Peer support and the family environment holding the thin red, blue, white, gold and green lines together. Peer 10-22 is a nonprofit providing Certified Trauma Informed Health Coaching, and Peer support for Veterans and First responders. Our Shoe line is our single source of funding. It is the mission of Peer 10-22 to slow the damage it leaves in its wake and support the heroes battling the demons every day.
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Peer 10-22
Simple cut high heel
Made in Italy
This classic pump combines seduction and style with a razor-sharp stiletto, embossed panels, and a sleek pointed toe
Authentic Italian manufacturing
Each design is meticulously constructed by a skilled network of selected Italian artisans, there are no finer hands in the field. The handcrafting and the materials, are state-of-the-art.
Permanent collection
Peer 10-22: Never Walk alone collection is designed for the fashionista powerhouse women that showcase they are beyond the uniform. from Heals to Sneakers these shoes provide support in more way then just to your outfit.
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About Cynthia Ruth Bolender
Cynthia is the founder of the Non-profit Peer 10-22 and fashion shoe designer. As a Certified Trauma informed health coach, nationally certified Victim Advocate and Peer Support Specialist she provides health coaching and peer support services to veterans and first responders through individualized in person and virtual sessions focusing on all aspects of health to include physical, mental and spiritual. Cynthia knows through her own experience with PTSD that the mental health of responders and veterans often goes overlooked and ignored, the Peer 10-22 organization was created to provide a safe space for veterans and first responders to seek non-clinical health & wellness coaching to manage the trauma they endure on the job or returning home from battle. Peer 10-22 is solely funded off profits from her fashion shoe line Peer 10-22: never walk alone.
Cynthia served in the US Army Reserves for 5 years prior to becoming a Public Safety dispatcher. Cynthia obtained her Paralegal Certificate in Criminal law from Indiana University - Purdue University at Fort Wayne in 2018. In 2020 after suffering from health issues due to her untreated PTSD she taught out non pharmaceutical treatments becoming a Master nutrition coach and obtained her health coaching certificate from ISSA in 2024. Currently she is going to American Military University to get her Bachelors in Emergency Management and Disaster Planning with the hopes to one day join a federal agency as a Peer Support Specialist and Victim advocate for first responders and victims of major disasters across the nation.
When she is not working, Cynthia can be found competitively swimming for US Masters, spending time with her husband, new born daughter and their 2 dogs or taking the stage in beauty pageants breaking stereotypes surrounding women veterans and beauty industries.
