Sunday, July 13, 2014

Hello Family and Friends -

Thank you for following my blog as I walk the 435 mile length of Illinois to raise money for the Vietnam Veterans of America.  I will be stepping off on my walk the morning of Sunday, July 20th from the southern tip of Illinois and, "God willing and the creek don't rise," I will be finishing at the Wisconsin border on the afternoon of Saturday, August 9th.  I would like to thank each and every person/family who has made a pledge of support towards my endeavor.

I will be updating this page daily with comments, pictures, and videos of my trek so that all of you can share in this experience.  Please make sure that you save this webpage to your bookmarks/favorites on your computer or device so that you can easily check in on this "old 20th-Century walker via this new 21st-Century media."


If anyone would still like to make a pledge towards my endeavor, they may do so by emailing their pledge amount to me at  w.trow@comcast.net  and I will contact you after I complete my walk with instructions on how to make your donation.




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Bill's 20th-Century GPS!!!
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 19, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    I hope you have great weather all thru your walk. Prayers to you for good health during your walk. I can't wait to follow you each day. God Bless You!!!

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  2. UnknownJuly 19, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    I have updated the AHS Website with your Route..and telling people they can still pledge by email. I hope we can get some more classmates to pledge. Good Luck in your first day of walking the State of Illinois.

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  3. Case familyJuly 20, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Hats off and a salute to you Bill as you begin this incredible journey through Illinois! May this first day of your trek be filled with energy and excitement as you honor the Vietnam Veterans of America. Blessings from the Cases.

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  4. UnknownJuly 21, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    You make me proud Billy T!

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  6. Case familyJuly 27, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Hey Bill! Just seeing the photos and reading your posts makes us so proud of your Walk Illinois adventure. How clever to use the golf cart to ease the load/pressure on your feet. Great that Boggs shared that valuable information with you. We just returned from Jeremy's baseball tournament at ISU and traveled I51. Even though it wasn't the exact route you will follow, it constantly reminded us of your commitment to this amazing journey. Rest with family and enjoy the beautiful area at Starved Rock. Blessings as you move forward this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

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