Apopka Florida woman walks 2,700 miles for Homeless Veterans

Woman Walking 2,700 Miles to Raise Money for Homeless Veterans Extends Route to Reach NYC on 9/11 Anniversary

By: Marketwire .
Jul. 28, 2009 11:31 AM

APOPKA, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/09 -- Keela Carr, the 36-year-old personal trainer who is walking across the country to raise $300,000 for homeless veterans, has extended her planned route to end in New York City on September 11th. The last leg of her walk will follow the previously planned arrival at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.) where she will place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on August 14th.

Inspired by the spirit of service of American service men and women, Carr completed a cross-country walk last summer solely to thank at least 1,000 veterans in person. This year, the journey will also act as a fund-raising activity for homeless vets through her organization, A Thousand Thanks, of which she is founder and president.

"This is a deeply personal journey for me," said Carr, a Florida resident. "I have felt a bond with our soldiers my entire life, and this walk gives me the opportunity to thank them in person, reflect on their sacrifices, and give something back to them in return for what they have done for me and our country."

On any given night, 150,000 U.S. veterans sleep homeless on the streets of America. Because they have no physical address, they are unable to receive the benefits and services available to them to get them back on their feet. The funds raised by Carr's walk will be used to purchase land for facilities where these veterans can go, establish an address, and begin receiving the services that will help them rebuild their lives and families.
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