Relief for the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Hi there!

My name is Caitlin and I'm living in Royersford, PA with my husband and daughter. Having a number of beautiful trails and parks in our area, walking is a part of our family routine. But I wanted to make the miles I walk mean something more.

With friends and colleagues who live in areas heavily impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, I wanted to raise money to help them rebuild their communities. An organization called Samaritan's Purse was recommended to me by a coworker of mine who lives in South Carolina, and he said that they are doing a lot of great work to help local communities in the wake of the devastation. After doing some research, I felt they would be a worthy beneficiary of my fundraising efforts.

So here is my plan. I am challenging myself to walk 120 miles over the next two months (November 1 - December 31) to raise money for Samaritan's Purse.

Your pledges will be multiplied by the number of miles I complete, so keep that in mind! Every mile counts and your donations will go directly toward helping victims reclaim their lives. I appreciate anyone who feels inclined to contribute, but you can also support this effort by walking with me! I will share a schedule of where I'm walking so if you want to join, the more the merrier!

I will provide updates on my progress at the end of each week (hopefully more frequently!) so that you can see how many miles I've walked! AND, so that nobody thinks I'm cheating ;), I will also upload screenshots of my Fitbit account and you can see exactly how many miles I've walked. The extra challenge is that it has to be a dedicated walk, whether that be on a treadmill or outside on the trail. Doing laundry doesn't count!

I hope to use this opportunity to build active habits, spend time with my family and friends, and make a difference for those who really need it.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Samaritan's Purse: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.