Annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Awareness Walk
The 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Awareness Walk was created in 2013, the year after my pilgrimage from Cheyney, PA to Boston, MA in memory of Nathaniel, a 525-mile journey by foot. Like the original, this annual walk event builds community and raises awareness, funds, and hope. This year, we want to see how many million steps we can walk for OCD awareness together.
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April 30, 2012 DAY 7 — Germantown to Fort Washington, PA (11.25 miles)
Into the Desert of Solitude Walking with friends is a wonderful addiction. As part of today’s withdrawal plan, I lose Uncle Chris, Aunt Helen, and cousin Chris at the corner of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue. Cousin Kathy stays with … Continue reading
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April 28 & 29, Days 5 & 6 — Old Philadelphia to Germantown
All You Need Is Love Serendipity and love are the day’s themes. I meet Judy, friend Anny, and cousin Nate at Market East to walk today’s segment. Passing Love Park, we pause for a photo by the fountain, then head … Continue reading
April 27, Day 4 — Manayunk to Old Philadelphia
El GPS o La Flecha Amarilla? Nathaniel’s dear friend Drew Farquhar meets me punctually at 9:00 and off we go to U of Penn. Three miles into the walk, I have a sudden revelation. The only way a GPS works … Continue reading
April 26, 2012 Day 3 — Bryn Mawr to Manayunk
The First “Hurrah?” Well, today I get the Grand Shipley Send-off. Although this treatment may be completely in the school’s character, it is not at all what I expect. Surprise! Teaching 4th and 5th graders at the school where I … Continue reading
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April 25, 2012 Day 2 — Springfield to Bryn Mawr
“The Circle of Life” Melissa’s sweet voice and Fred’s heartfelt piano accompaniment of this Lion King piece play in my head as I walk today. What an amazing “Singing Us Forward” Concert last Saturday night, thanks to the hard work … Continue reading