Earthborn Productions

Christopher Francisco

Longest Walk 3
Northern Route 2011
 

'Reversing Diabetes in Native America'
Portland, OR to Washington DC
February 14 - July 8, 2011
Contact:  Chris Francisco
indigenouswalkabout@yahoo.com
(503) 515-6239
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If you do not have a credit card or debit card and wish to donate to the Northern Route, please contact Chris Francisco by phone (503-515-6239) or e-mail (indigenouswalkabout@yahoo.com)to let him know of your donation.  Then make your check or money order made payable to 'Christopher Francisco'. Mail it to Christopher Francisco c/o Christina Harless, PO Box 4998, Portland, OR 97208  Thank you!

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Day 1: February 14, 2011
The Journey Begins...


                                              
This is a 5,000+ mile Walk Across America to bring awareness of the devastating effects of diabetes and how it can be reversed by changing our entire diet and lifestyle! This disease is at epidemic levels across America, and throughout Indian Country.

We will hold community talks along the way about reversing diabetes, and heart disease. We will be advocating for major changes in our eating habits, while promoting beneficial exercise programs. Our goal will be to REVERSE DIABETES AND RAISE THE CONSCIOUS OF AMERICA THAT WE MUST HALT THE WORST DIET IN THE WORLD!

We will be leaving Portland, OR on February 14, 2011 following a ceremony, and other events, and entering Washington DC on July 8th, 2011.
PLEASE SEE NOTES FOR ROUTE MAP AND LIST OF CITIES AND TOWNS THE WALKERS WILL WALK THROUGH!

This event has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY on DRUGS/ALCOHOL!

You, too, can be a part of this!  Please consider donating to our cause.  We are accepting gas cards and unencumbered funds to be used for support and emergencies.

We need contacts for food and and lodging in communities along the route, and runners to help with the walk.

We will also accept your generous donations through PayPal by clicking the DONATE button.  Any donation, large or small will help and will be greatly appreciated!


    Here is a partial list of suggested supplies 
                              (the orientation guides have further data)

 

1. Camping Equipment

a. Tent
b. Sleeping Bag
c. Flashlight
d. Rain coat
e. Waterproof matches

 

2. Safety and Health Aids
a. Insect repellents
b. Sunscreen lotions
c. First aid kit
d. Wide Brimmed SUNHAT
e. Several Bandanas

 

3. Camp Needs
a. Pocket knife
b. Sewing kit
c. Heavy-duty tape
d. Rope and clothes pins
e. Compact tool kit

 

4. Travel Aids
a. Road maps
b. Sunglasses
c. Litter bags
d. Camera
e. Toiletries

 

5. Kitchen Equipment--not required, but helpful if you bring a car
a. Camp Stove
b. Fire starter
c. Fry pan
d. Sauce pans
e. Coffee pot
f. Heavy-duty aluminum foil
g. Pot holders
h. Mixing and serving spoons
i. Cooking fork, tongs, spatula
j. Kitchen knives
k. Can/bottle opener
l. Storage containers
m. Cooler
n. Ice pack
o. Insulated jug
p. Water container
q. Dish pan
r. Detergent
s. Pot Scrubbers
t. Plastic Garbage Bags
u. Paper Towels

 

6. Clothing
a. (2) pairs of running/walking shoes
b. comfortable walking gear:
- waterproof jacket
- boots (for cold nights)
- outerwear (for cold nights)
- lots of socks!
- wool socks (for cold nights)
- rain gear

7. Personal Spending Cash!

 

NOTE: The Longest Walk 3 is not responsible for getting walkers to the starting point. You will be responsible to provide your own transportation back home after we have reached our destination. Please do your part in making the walk a SUCCESS, by planning ahead! 





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