Walking for a good cause
I did a mere four miles in today’s PA Hero Walk. Volunteers for the Wounded Warriors Foundation are going from Philadelphia to New Kensington, PA by foot on business Route 30. They plan to arrive on July 4. I thought I’d enjoy hanging out with these folks for a brief while.
Their goals include raising money and awareness for our wounded warriors returning from Iraq. Judging by drivers’ actions, their message is getting out. Walking alone with committee member, Al Pulice, we were often interrupted to accept passing donations. There was of lot of spare change, but workers at a car wash emptied their wallets into Al’s can.
Al’s not in the service or a Veteran although he’d be one in a heartbeat. This 20 something was a well of energy; had just the right response no matter; and always uplifting.
Al’s group has not only the expected number of Veterans, but also has teenagers and children. I guessed this latter demographic has both the time and ability to do the 300+ mile trek. What struck me was they were eager to do it.
Today’s message: our country has great young people.
PA Hero Walk can be reached at http://www.paherowalk.org/.