Norman's final steps in Phoenix, Arizona
"What motivates a man to walk over 13,000Kms?"
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Since January of 2001, Norman has walked through the heat of
the desert, icy rain, high winds and winter conditions. He was
forced to turn back due to deep snow in the mountains north of
Castaic, California in one of the worst winter storms in
Southern California's history. He has crossed eight mountain
ranges, endured many long detours and even climbed through a
wilderness area to re-join Interstate 5 at the Oregon border.
Truly this has become a journey of epic proportions, as one
courageous man lays it all on the line to help save the
abandoned, unwanted children of the world.
He has been recognized for his courage and compassion, by
mayors and governors as he has traveled in the United States and
Canada. Many mayors have walked with him and signed
proclamations for an annual Walk of Hope Day in their
communities. The media have constantly brought attention to his
cause for kids.
Norman is focused on his cause with such determination that
it keeps him positive and motivated even under difficult
circumstances. Rarely do people like Terry Fox or Rick Hansen
come around, but Norman exemplifies the same level of commitment
and passion as these two great Canadians. Many have said that
Norman speaks to audiences with the passion of John F. Kennedy
and the compassion of a grandfather... more
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