Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Walk Around the World

This spring, InterHab members across the state will enlist community members to “walk around the world” in support of more than 4,500 Kansans with developmental disabilities who are forced to wait for services.  “Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Walk Around the World” is sponsored by the Invisible Kansans campaign, which seeks to raise awareness regarding the thousands of Kansas children and adults with developmental disabilities who have been forced to wait for help.

Beginning in early March, the staff, persons-supported and families of InterHab member organizations will begin keeping track of the miles they walk or run every day in an effort to help reach a statewide total of 24,902 miles – the circumference of the Earth. In addition, a series of walking events will be held during April in communities across the state.  This event will be open to the public and will heavily encourage community participation in an effort to help reach the statewide goal of miles walked.

If you would like to contribute to the efforts of our 2011 Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Walk Around the World, it's easy!

1. Start walking or running:  submit your weekly miles at www.invisiblekansans.com!

2. Connect in your community:  Email interhab@interhab.org to learn about activities in your community!

3. Stay up to date: www.invisiblekansans.com for updates on our goal to Walk Around the World!