7/24-7/26 Many thanks to Daniel Kammerer (Executive Director) and the Doubletree in Bethesda, MD for

Robin, whose smiled brightened up my day after a long day walking, told me the story about her girlfriend in Chicago. She was doing well, but then lost her job. She lost her health insurance and last year, at age 50, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. So how did she deal with that? I asked. Well, she had to come up with $689/month for her insurance, the hospital would not provide healthcare otherwise. As her condition got even more serious, all of their mutual friends and sorority hotels cincinnati sisters (Delta Sigma Phi) have been raising funds and sending hotels cincinnati her money for her care. I guess, Robin told me, if it wasn't for us, she could be dead. She said it without ego or braggadocio but rather out of sadness (even with our bright smile) that it had to be that way.
On Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 8:00 a.m., Dr. Ogan Gurel (click for bio) left Chicago s Daley Plaza en route for Washington DC to launch the Walk for Healthcare , a nearly 700-mile journey by foot (mostly along the Lincoln Highway ), aiming to draw attention to the very real stories of hardship and inequity that persist in our health care system. Dr. Gurel met hundreds of people along the way and has shared their stories via his blog, Facebook , and Twitter . Averaging about 24 miles a day, he arrived one month later in DC on Sunday, July 26. For additional background, see the FAQ sheet here and to contact Ogan click here .
7/24-7/26 Many thanks to Daniel Kammerer (Executive Director) and the Doubletree in Bethesda, MD for two nights complimentary stay! Here s an amazing fact: the banner at the entrance to the Doubletree reads The Time is Always Right to Do the Right Thing. It s a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you again to the Doubletree and all the wonderful hotels and people along the way who have made this journey possible!