Next Charity Challenge: "Abode on the Underground Railroad"
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Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but its history dates back to June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day celebrates resilience and liberation.
The challenge’s 19-mile walk, including a mile barefoot, symbolizes the arduous journeys of those who fled slavery on the Underground Railroad. The average distance a slave would walk between “stations” along the Underground Railroad was 10-20 miles, so 19 (in honor of the date of the holiday) was chosen.
Their sacrifices, risking capture and death, paved the way for freedom and equality, and this challenge pays homage to their courage.
Read a more detailed backstory here
Mission (PICK ONE):
(Gold division/Outdoor version)
19-mile walk, including the 1st and last mile being barefoot
(Silver division/Indoor option)
9-mile walk, including the 1st and last 1/2 mile being barefoot
Challenge window:
June 12th- June 26th, 2026
Date/Location (for in person option):
Friday June 19th, "Wright Park" in Tacoma, WA meeting at Lion Statue across from Hob Nob.
Time: Beginning at 9 am and going until approximately 4 pm
Course: continual loops inside the park (0.9 miles per lap)
19 miles ~ 21 loops
9 miles = 10 loops
I plan to bring out my slow cooker for some BBQ food to enjoy as a group after we all finish!
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25% of all GROSS TICKET SALES will go to support mental health services for the black community through the "Therapy Fund" and to help eradicate modern slavery at FreeTheSlaves.net