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DaisyVo1212


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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30644308/


Zach's 'My House to the White House' trip to raise money for less fortunate.....

TAMPA, Fla. - At age 11, Zach Bonner has already walked farther and done more for charity than many grown-ups.

Now he's about to make good on his vow to walk more than 1,200 miles from Tampa to Washington to bring attention to the plight of homeless kids in the United States.

Zach said he was inspired by a TV program about a peace activist named Mildred Norman, known as "The Peace Pilgrim," who walked back and forth across the country for 28 years. That's when the idea for the "My House to the White House" walk came to him.

His long walk during summer vacation isn't expected to interfere with school.

Once he gets to Washington around July 9, Zach will participate in activities at the Sasha Bruce House, an emergency shelter for homeless youth that Obama visited for a day of service before his inauguration in January. Some of the money Zach is raising will benefit the shelter.

"I'm excited," he said. "A little nervous, but pretty much excited."





what do you guys think?



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He couldnt get a ride

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This reminds me of the movie Forrest Gump when he runs all over the country.  But he did it because he felt like it.  This guy has a reason.  Homelessness is a big problem in our country but not many people are aware of it.  Especially here in SoCal.  I think it's great that he is bringing awareness to this issue thats put under the rug most of the time.  
 check this out:  http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1884822,00.html


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i think this kid is so generous and amazing! What a way to bring awareness to homelessness in America!

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no offense to the cause, but going across the country or in his case, the eastern sea board is becoming a cliche.  Its becoming almost irrelevant now.

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it's nice to see a kid sticking up for people who need help and for a cause worth fighting for..it gives me hope for future generations,

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