The Longest Walk 3
submitted by: Tina Towner Beckwith
I am writing you today on behalf of the Longest walkers &
all those involved in making this walk happen. We are asking you to please
spread the word to family, friends, students & co-workers, so we can raise
awareness of diabetes among native peoples. The Northern route walkers will
start out from Oregon in February and walk across the country to Washington D.C
There is also a Southern route. All we ask is that you please tell people about
this event and read the article below (courtesy of Brenda Norell).
Should you wish to contribute, whether it be a warm place to stay, food,
clothing or donations is up to you. All will be greatly appreciated.
Blessings to you and yours.
You can find Chris Fransisco (Northern route coordinator) on
facebook under LongestWalk NorthernRoute at:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001440316542
The full article can be found at:
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2010/08/longest-walk-2011-reversing-diabetes.html
Contributions via paypal can be made at: http://apps.facebook.com/fundrazr/activity/871fe984dfbe4d4aa7141d426aa6d829?ref=mf
THE LONGEST WALK 3 (Reversing Diabetes) Feb 14 - July 8, 2011
In less than 6 months we will embark on another historic journey -- an event so
great and much needed for all of America! This is a 5,000+ mile Walk Across
America to bring awareness of the devastating effects of diabetes and how it can
be reversed by changing our entire diet and lifestyle! This disease is at
epidemic levels across America, and throughout Indian Country.
We will hold community talks along the way about reversing diabetes, and heart
disease. We will be advocating for major changes in our eating habits, while
promoting beneficial exercise programs. Our goal will be to REVERSE
DIABETES AND RAISE THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF AMERICA THAT WE MUST HALT THE
WORST DIET IN THE WORLD!
Along both routes we will be launching a CLEAN UP MOTHER EARTH
campaign, picking up trash along both routes! We will be leaving La Jolla (San
Diego County), California on February 14, 2011 (Valentine's Day - Heart Day)
following a pipe ceremony, and other events, and entering Washington DC on July
8th, 2011.
The Longest Walk 3 is welcoming a NORTHERN ROUTE from Portland, Oregon to
Washington DC!! Chris Fransisco will be leading this route. Please help support
both routes. We Need Your Help!
Northern Route:
Oregon February 14 - March 3 Illinois May 23 - June 1
Idaho March 3 - March 23 Indiana June 1 - June 15
Wyoming March 23 - April 5 Ohio June 15 - June 25
Nebraska April 5 - April 19 West Virginia June 25 - July 1
Kansas April 19 - May 10 Virginia July 1 - July 8
Missouri May 10 - May23
STATE COORDINATORS ARE NEEDED IN THESE STATES. If you or
someone you know is willing to make a commitment of this type, please contact
our National Coordinator, Goodz Cloud (also on Facebook) or
myself. Please let us know as soon as possible since we have less than 6 months
left. There will be a Mid-walk break from May 11 - 17th, while we're in
Louisiana for the walkers to travel back home, or help the communities in that
state. We also welcome a Link run coming in from Rapid City, South Dakota,
meeting us in Oklahoma. For more info on this, please contact Tokala Banks.
Each day the walkers will walk a total of 15 - 25 miles, and the runners will
run between 50 - 100 miles. This event has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY on
DRUGS/ALCOHOL -- this will be your only warning. We are currently in need of
local event planners, volunteers, supporters, and musicians willing to play
benefit concerts along the route. If you are interested in making a commitment
of this type, or know of anyone, please contact us via email or phone. We will
then put you in contact with one of our State Coordinators in your area. We have
only 6 months before the start of this historic event. Our route is taking us
along much of the southern coastline. We have and will address any needs while
the walk is in your state, with adequate notice. So please let us know as soon
as possible.
CONTACTS: Goodie Cloud, National Coordinator The Longest Walk 3/Reversing
Diabetes 2011, (218) 209-0232 ndn_queen_bee@yahoo.com
Tatanka Banks, t.banks2010@yahoo.com President, Dennis Banks Co. , (952)
220-9046
Northern Route: Chris Francisco, (503) 515-6239 indigenouswalkabout@yahoo.com
LET US BEGIN!
MIIGWETCH FOR YOUR TIME & TRUSTED SUPPORT,
NOWACUMIG
Dennis J. Banks, Ojibwa Warrior, nowacumig@gmail.com
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