2nd_city_saint787 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Sooo out of the blue today i thought i wanna walk coast 2 coast just for the hell of it, try to get a sponsor and everything....while i was doing research to see how many miles it is from one coast to the other something came up about a guy who did it to raise awareness for diabetes sooooo me being 315 pounds i thought id try to do it to raise awareness for obesity. It could be great inspiration to see a a 315 pound man walk from one coast to the other, and itd make for a helluva story as well. So why am i posting this here?? I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how i can get my word out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Oct 24, 2009 -> 10:31 PM) Sooo out of the blue today i thought i wanna walk coast 2 coast just for the hell of it, try to get a sponsor and everything....while i was doing research to see how many miles it is from one coast to the other something came up about a guy who did it to raise awareness for diabetes sooooo me being 315 pounds i thought id try to do it to raise awareness for obesity. It could be great inspiration to see a a 315 pound man walk from one coast to the other, and itd make for a helluva story as well. So why am i posting this here?? I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how i can get my word out. I tip my hat to you if you really go through with this. Maybe try contacting a local paper or newstation, if they pick it up and advertise it who knows what will happen from there. Of course, you can claim to be a Cubs fan doing it and become a celebrity on ESPN (even though the guy that did that had a lot of heart, for those who know the story from a few years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You'll for sure get on ESPN 1st Take for doing something like that. I 'd probably go to your local paper and see if you can get a sponsorship or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Pay close attention to local media in the towns you are planning on passing through. The small town radio/TV/internet, love stuff to fill their time and space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 an email has been sent to my local paper (the hammond times) ....my car is on the verge of being repoed because i cant find a job so why not walk the US and spread the word about obesity ya know, if i could change one persons life then it was all worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It's sort of a long walk you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Take some advice from an avid backpacker... you want happy feet. Buy some really comfy, nice shoes, that you break in ahead of time (and replace along the way when the break down). Buy well-padded, breathable socks, and replace them when they get holes, immediately. Treat blisters and hot spots immediately. If you do not do these things, and your feet hurt, you will be absolutely miserable. You will be walking mostly on pavement I'd guess, which is tough on your joints. Obey your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 11:31 PM) an email has been sent to my local paper (the hammond times) ....my car is on the verge of being repoed because i cant find a job so why not walk the US and spread the word about obesity ya know, if i could change one persons life then it was all worth it. If you go through Michigan City, let me know, I can help you with the PR stuff here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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