Let’s start with how this all came about...
The past 2 years myself, my husband, Ben, and friend, Andy, have been recording podcasts! Called the Common Folk podcast, we discuss just about anything, host exciting guests, and overall bring a real-life Midwestern common folk perspective to all our topics.
During one particular recording of our weekly podcast, I discovered 50 Mile March. Our special guest that week was Kim Kavulak, an owner of Nebraska Brewing Company. She explained what the 50 Mile March was all about, and it did not take me long to KNOW I wanted to be a part of it. It felt like a no brainer once I heared Kim’s passion for the organization and understood how this would be helping support Veterans who are facing mental health challenges and homelessness.
On August 24th- 25th 2024 I will be walking with a group of 150 people traveling from Lincoln, to Omaha, NE. This march will take 20-22 hours with a few mandatory stops along the way. I do not expect it to be easy. The long hours and aching body are but a small sacrifice to pay for what so many veterans have done for me and our country. A month ago on April 13th, I completed the qualifier to officially get to participate!!! We walked 16 miles with our pack weighing 20 lbs. For the next few months, I will continue my workouts…… walking, running many miles, and weight training all in preparation for the 50 Mile March.
That all being said, I would be HONORED if you would consider donating to this amazing foundation and help support my 50-mile walk. I will be helping to raise $2,500, all of which will go directly to the 50 Mile March Foundation. Their future plans are to purchase 10 acres of land in Sarpy County and bring the community of Hope Campus alive! This campus will be a home for many tiny houses and a community center providing services to those who served for us. It will be a beautiful place for many to live, work and receive services to better their life. Thank you for taking the time to read my why for participating in the 50 Mile March and for considering making a donation to an organization that hits close to home. Go Team Common Folk!!
