Looking to walk 10 miles for mental health

Durham NC

Description

I am a Marine veteran looking for people to join me on a 10 mile walk from Durham to Raleigh. I want to help spread awareness for mental health and anyone who has suffered from stigma and isolation due to illness. I want to start something to get people out of their homes and meet each other through walking. Believe me, I know this can help people as I have suffered from some cognitive issues due to meningitis as well as being a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune during the water contamination period. I can't tell you how many people I have met who find that sharing their stories by walking have helped. I truly believe this can become a life saving event ongoing for those who are living a life of quiet desperation due to illness and isolation. I am open to hear of any ideas, would love to get someone to help with t-shirts as well. The walk will start at the Northgate Park Durham and head out on the Tobacco Trail. Again, I would love to here some input from others who would like to be a part of this. If I get enough interest I will go forward in getting necessary paperwork to get the event approved. Thanks!