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Meeting with former prime minister Timor Leste

It was great meeting former prime minister of Timor Leste years Dr. Rui Araújo, after many years. Funny that we met in the morning, he was on his race bike and I was walking my last 20 miles of this year's 100 mile walk. We discussed about the Sustainable Development Goals and the food and nutrition security situation in Timor Leste.  We hope to share a short interview with him soon. Let's #endhunger together. Www.100mile.org Oh and I did I tell you that I finished this year’s 100 mile! :)

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I walked 106 miles! #hunger100

Grateful for the people who came out with me to join me on the last day of the #hunger100 walk. It was a beautiful sunny as we started at the Riverside Church and went down the river. If you want to know more about this day, watch this video and/or re-watch the livestream on our facebook page. 

Theresa Loong made some beautiful pictures that you can see on our webpage gallery and we ended at @kopinyc

Please continue to donate or give your miles by downloading the CWS app.

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Walk on day 5 with photographer JJ Sulin

On Thursday, I walked through the Bronx with JJ Sulin on a beautiful Fall day. He walked around 10 miles with me through the botanical garden. Go to JJSulin.com for his powerful photos. 

My colleagues Diana Muresan and Teresa Cintron accompanied by her husband Tim) walked with me until we ended up at the office of Senator Gustavo Rivera.

Trust the people from Puerto Rico that they can do the work that needs to be done, as they are already doing it. Give them the resources, says the Senator. Thankful for him giving us the time to talk. 

 I hit 97 miles on this day, so left at three miles for the last day. :) The toes are hurting, but like for women who need to walk hours for their daily water, there is no time for rest and recuperation. Keep on sending those dollars and miles! 

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100 MILE 2017 IN QUEENS ON DAY THREE

It was a very tough day, because the blisters and achilles tendon are making walking difficult, but with your support, i am sure we can also finish this year. Another 19 miles makes that I am at 60 miles after three days, I feel satisfied. 

I had the privilege of speaking with very knowledgeable persons today Dr. Isabel Rovira-Colliza and Dr. Ramfis Marquez. This video summary of day three doesn’t do them justice, so please check our facebookpage for the full interview. 

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Day two of our 100 mile 2017

The day started being rather cool, but it was lovely when we managed to walk in the sun. Many thanks to friend and fantastic photographer Jose Carlier who walked many miles with me despite her injured knee. And thanks for the many donations on #givingtuesday. Keep those coming. DONATE And stay tuned for a facebook live tomorrow at 9:30 am NYC. See you there! :)

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Kristina Diaz talks with #hunger100 on Thursday

We feel blessed with the permission of #photographer Kristina Diaz to use her pictures of #PuertoRico on our www.100mile.org website. She is not able to walk with me this week as she is in PR. However, we will do a facebook live with her this Thursday at 930am. STAY TUNED. #walkthetalk #bethechange #hunger100 And don’t forget to download our app! And yes, you can still  DONATE. 

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Photographer Jose Carlier joins 100 mile walk

Another amazing photographer will join 100 Mile Walk, Jose Carlierwill join me during the upcoming 6th annual 100 mile walk.

We are also very excited that I received a pledge of a CWS board member for 5 dollar per mile. Hope more will join with donations. 

And yes, tomorrow, Monday, November 27, the campaign will start and Maurice will start day 1 from his 100 mile walk from the Church World Service- Jersey City at 9:00am. For more info on the route go to: https://www.100mile.org/walk-with-us

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Talented photographer Alberto Reyes will join 100 Mile Walk

The incredible talented photographer Alberto Reyes will join me during the upcoming 6th annual 100 mile walk. I am very excited that Alberto is willing to come out on November 30 and be part of this year’s project. Go to his website to see many of his beautiful photos. 

We are also very excited that we have been receiving donations already and the campaign hasn’t even officially started! Of course you can donate as well if you want to :) click DONATE