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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May 2, 2012 Day 9 — Kulpsville to Quakertown (17 miles)
Pique-nique à la français Again I wake up to the haunting sound of falling rain, but unlike yesterday’s morning deluge, this one persists. Within an hour I’m thoroughly soaked, but warm and happy to discover that sneakers with superior socks … Continue reading
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May 1, 2012 Day 8 — Dresher to Kulpsville, PA (via Horsham & Hatfield) 18.85 miles
Happy May Day? I wake up to the sound of hard rain and wonder what this day will be like. Trust in the unfolding, I remind myself. It will be what it will be, (but please don’t let it rain … Continue reading
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