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Please walk a mile for my grandma, Ann Sercrettie.Kelly ReynoldsI dedicate a mile to all the people with a disability, for the homeless and the hungry, for my family, elderly people who have no one.Kathryn BrucosI dedicate a mile for my 93 year-old grandpa. He has always been there for me and I hope to share more moments with him.Stephanie WilchesI dedicate a mile to Loretta Blaul, my neighbor.Maggie GorecznyMy dedication goes to my beautiful daughter Candice, who is getting married in just one week, for sharing her life with us for the past 28 years and giving us so much happiness. And to my son Keith, who continues to fight his battle with bipolar. Be the winner, never give in. You have so much love to give. You both are the best.Leslie MorrisFor my aunt who has cancer.Joseph SantanaI am dedicating a mile to my grandpa because he has inspired me to work hard.Alexis WamsleyI dedicate a mile to those who participate in breast cancer walks and to youth against cancer.KRISTINE JOHNSONPlease walk a mile in honor of my dog who died 4 years ago. He was my best friend but I was never there for him. I will do volunteer work as much as I can. When I am 14, I will volunteer at a shelter.Mika HessMy dedication is to my mom Stephanie. She is a single mother raising two kids. She inspires me every day to be a better person and she always encourages me to follow my dreams. I love you mom alwaysTiffany ScottoI'm dedicating this to my best friend Dylan. Sometimes I blame God for the hard times in my life, but I'm so thankful that he sent Dylan my way. He knows everything about me and still thinks I'm great. There's not a thing in the world that I couldn't tell him. I have never had a friend better than him. His friendship means the world to me. I'm so thankful that he is my best friend and I'm dedicating this to him because he is the best person I know.Becky AlbergoI dedicate this mile to my boss, Anna. She is always there for me when I need her and is always supportive. I will make more of an effort to do the things I don't necessarily want to do for others and I won't complain about it.Katrina AvilaI dedicate this to my mom because she works hard to make us happy and I want to do the same for her.Ryan Jeremiah DelmasPlease walk for Evelyn Pyles. She has lung cancer and is trying to figure out how aggressive she should treat it. She has beeen through so much. She lost a husband, a son-in-law, a son and a grandson over the years and still manages to be a wonderful sister, mom, grandmom and friend. Walking a mile for her and all the people praying for her health would really mean a lot. I just lost a lot of weight and I promised to send my clothes that don't fit to a woman I don't know who lives in the mid-west who has 8 children and her husband lost his job. Thank you! You rock!Lauren TegerPlease walk a mile for my family who have always been there for me. I will help more people and be nice.Jaclyn LePinoI dedicate this to my mother, Rose Sanchez.Emily SanchezI am dedicating one mile to my grandfathers and great uncles who have fought in many different wars like Korea, Vietnam and World War II. Some of whom now have cancer and are crippled from bullets and shrapnel. This dedication is to show my family who are veterans and to show troops that I care and people love them and care about them.Cayleen Mary Elizabeth MurphyI would like to dedicate this to Kurt Trey Laurence who is a 17 year-old boy whose life was taken from him on November 26, 2011. He was a generous, caring, talented, funny young man whose life was taken. Please also walk for my mother and sister.Irmani BwoeoughsPlease walk a mile in honor of my Grandpa who died 16 years ago. He was a brave man who I admired greatly. In return I will babysit for my friend and his wife so they can have their first night out after the birth of their daughter a year ago.Dana ManciMy dedication is for my grandfather. He died and was sick from his heart.Yasmin MartinezPlease walk a mile in honor of my late father, Thomas. He was and will always be my inspiration. I know I have disappointed him and in return I will pay it forward by performing acts of kindness: holding doors, picking up dropped items.Kerry FlynnI would like to dedicate a mile of your walk to my dear friend Derek J. Peterson. He is known by many to be a true American Hero and is an inspiration to all.Ernest MeyerTo my sister Giselle Canals.Matthew CanalesPlease walk a mile for my mother because she is hardworking who is surviving with one kidney.Luchena BelizareMy beloved Mom is my inspiration. She was a very caring, loving and unselfish woman. She was awesome and the best grandmother!! Not a day goes by that your not thought of...Mommy I miss and love you always!!Gilda CassinoTo my family.rosibel venturaFor my parents. I will be a good son and call my parents every day.Matthew VinzoPlease walk a mile for Samuel Demarest. He is getting his life together.Jennifer VanDunkI dedicate this to my grandmother's friend who was just diagnosed with cancer.Aaron J. SimmonsI dedicate my mile to all of the strong and resilient women in my life: my mother Sara, Holocaust survivor, primary caregiver when Dad had Alzheimer's, and fighter through 3 spinal cord surgeries; my wife Meryl, cancer survivor and too many other life altering challenges to list (including being married to me); my daughters LIndsey and Lauren, who both show great courage as they battle with life long health challenges; and my sweet granddaughter Mia, for whom I say a special prayer every night.Stanley HartsteinI dedicate a mile for Ryan Nally. He is my friend and camper from special camps that I volunteer at over the summer. He passed away a year ago and I would like to keep his memory alive.Jamie GiuntiniTo my grama that passed away.Ashley TorresI dedicate a mile to my mother because she does so much for me and she keeps me safe at all times.Katie WestbrookMy pool teammate Deb who is fighting breast cancer. I will do yard work, landscaping for my sister who has no sense of having an outdoor green thumb.Helen FifieldI wish for good health to my family and friends.K'La DavisI dedicate this mile to my grandma who passed away about a month ago, and to Jacqueline Levalasse who passed away from cancer.Danielle SylvestreFor my mother for all her hard work.Victor DelgadoPlease walk a mile for Lorraine Brenner who is recovering from pancreatic cancer.nicole hanzusOn this my 14th anniversary as a nephrology social worker, I dedicate a mile to all of the patients I have cared for that have endured their battle with kidney disease.Abbey KendziorI dedicate this to my parents because of all they have done for me.Darian AbreuJack H. Blair (my Dad) The first man in my life, he set the bar high and I am thankful. Put family first and lead by example. Honesty is the only policy. Loved AlwaysLimda StooksburyFor my family and friends. I will be more kind to people.Dylan MorganI dedicate this mile to my dad.Leanne FaheyFor my family.Gabrielle DelucienFor the many children who have been abducted in Africa.Naomi CostabileFor Catherine who loves all cats. I will play with my cat for 10 minutes a day for a week.Logan AnonymousStephen MarleodStephen MarleodFor my little brother.Kenya StewartTo my family.Angelica ApontePlease walk a mile for my best friendês father. He is serving in Afghanistan.Lauren MooreFor Dad. I will volunteer all summer at the ER of Brookdale Hospital.Anita AliI want to dedicate a mile to my grandfather.Kevin FarewellI dedicate a mile to my great-grandmother Dominga Capellan.Estafany PaniaguaTo all the students who were murdered at the Virginia Tech shooting.Kyle GoodmanPlease walk a mile for my Nana because she has really been sick but is getting better. She moved back to the Phillipines so I cannot visit her anymore. I will donate blood.Cathleen Ashley Santa TeresaMy dedication goes to my best-friend Sachi Desse. She has truly inspired me to appreciate the things that i have and to recognize the good in the world.Liam TuohyI dedicate a mile for the soldiers in Iraq to come home.Justin DuBoffPlease walk a mile for Paul Spina, my father, who has been there for me all my life.Jesse SpinaNick jonascatherine okeefeI would like to dedicate this mile to everyone who has a dream and also to my grandma who is one of the most beautiful people in the world.Jorge VelezMy cousin Julio Caceres.Katherine PichardoI dedicate a mile to my great uncle, who died last year of pancreatic cancer.Tiffanie LopezFor my grandmother's friend and for my grandmother. I will be more kind and respectful.Dorian AlmonteI would like to dedicate a mile to my father, uncles and cousins, and friends who are like my family who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. They have made sacrifices I could never fathom to help keep us safe. Thank you for your honor, your bravery and for your dedication!Marisol BazileI dedicate this to every single veteran! God Bless America!Andrise AlzupharPlease walk a mile for my mom who is in pain every day of her life - it's unbelievable at times. Why not just say one kind word to each person in my path - beginning tonight - and continue with two kind words, then three then four. WOW. It begins with a simple yes then a meaningful yes then a wonderful yes. It begins with baby steps.Linda MikulkaPlease walk a mile for Nyree Dawn Alston (aunt) for all the people whom she helped in her short-lived life. May she rest in peace.Mykel Roch_I dedicate to my mom for all her support and love.Ludie Therancia JosephRaymone McGrewChris McGrewI dedicate this to my family who has always loved me, who care for me and support me with anything I want.Heldy Capellan MartinezI dedicate a mile to other people.Rebecca mertilusTo my wonderful R.A. I will be a great resident.Danielle KrupkaThis dedication is to my sister, Karol Markosky. Every day she works fighting for the rights of the elderly in NYC. Her focus on making this world a better place shines though with her fierce dedication to the environment and human rights. She is inspiring to me every day!Christy HartyPlease walk a mile in memory of my mother Eleanor Onofrio. My mother was the smartest and strongest person I knew. She only had a high school education but she knew how to handle every situation. She took care of her six children (all approximately a year apart), cooking, cleaning and comforting doing so with nothing but love and understanding. Our home was the favorite of the neighborhood kids because my mom was an excellent baker, she had hundreds of unique recipes for her special goodies. My mom suffered for almost 5 years with a brain tumor. She had a petite frame _ but was extremely strong-willed - my brother-in-law said she was tough as any Navy Seal. The pain and suffering she endured was unbearable to watch but she never complained or felt sorry for herself. She loved life and went about living as best she could even as her body deteriorated.Dara OnofrioTo my mother Kerry.Andrew SokolohorskyFor Patricia Moran, my best friend. I will take care of friends in need.Shawn MaherPlease walk a mile for my dad to come home safe from Afghanistan.Bridget CallanTo my father, where I got the genetic code for my love of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I dedicate the 72 miles of AT that crosses the National Park.Gary FarmerTo all the people in my life who have stood by me, no matter what. I will pay them back in kindness and spread happiness.Anthony KruegerPLease walk a mile for my cousin who is recently pregnant with little money or support.Miles MarchI dedicate a mile to my mom Amy Quinones.Brandon QuinonesI would like to dedicate a mile to my mom who has always taken care of me and has supported me with all my problems.Maria Victoria GonzalezFor my grandfather. I will help my grandmother.Charlie CarnanaI'm dedicating a mile to the non profit organization Community Partners, Inc. who have been caring for my disabled sister Carol for many years. Carol is severely mentally challenged and her needs are being met by the dedicated workers of this organization. Thanks for making her life a little less challenging and putting joy in her life.Karen LeRicheFor my grandpa who has cancer.Leonardo SantanaTo my mom.Kayla MinayaMy dedication is for my family and my friends to be happy.Autumn CastilloI'd like to dedicate the mile to my mother Eva Segal, because she influenced me to be the kind of person I am, because I learned from her how to be good to others and help them when they needed help.Elaine BinderI dedicate a mile to my dad. He's inspired me everyday throughout my life and he continues to instill great values into his entire family.Darshi PatelGive money to charity.Mo IzmiePlease walk a mile for my cousin Robbie. He is an 11 year-old boy with Down Syndrome who has taught me that no one should be treated differently because of something he canêt change.TARA LYNN O'BRIENFor my grandmother who passed away from ovarian cancer. I will walk in Cancer Walk for the Cure this summer.Ashley Elizabeth HargravesI dedicate this to my mom and dad for all the things they did for me.Richard TynerI would like to dedicate a mile to my Mom, Dad and Peggy my sister...all of whom have passed away. They were all very important people in my life and I miss them very much. They were all animal lovers! In return I will work on helping Hi-Tor Animal shelter to find homes for their shelter pets and to continue to donate food and items whenever possible.Sheryl FuhrmannI'm dedicating a mile to my Dad, who is a great guy.Lorna LittlewayFor Andrea Picara.Nicole SadoriTo Jodi. You already are spiritualRobert FunabashiPlease walk a mile for Alexandra Santana, my aunt who is a 2 time breast cancer survivor. I will make Saturday "Be Kind to Everyone Day!"Carlos ValdezI dedicate this mile to my aunt who passed from cancer away three years ago.Jerilyn MendezI dedicate this to my mom who is a single mom.Yoel MartinezI would like to dedicate a walk to my dog Sunny. He has been in my life for 16 years and every day when I look at his eyes, he inspires me to be a better person and think about others who needs someone who loves them. This is for you Sunny: my love, my life.Guillermo BiroPlease walk a mile for my father Jeff because he has taught me the true meaning of hard work and dedication.Jared BakutesPlease walk a mile for my best friend Elsie Willinger, who struggles everyday because of the loss of all three of her children. Her strength is an inspiration to me. I invited my neighbor over who lost her husband to lend her some support.Mary Ellen CorcoranTo Kinds Daughter Library.Taran LacossadeI'd like to dedicate one hour to my husband, Paul to thank him for the kind care he gave to my elderly parents in the final months of their lives. He was at the hospital each and every day and I know that gave them and me peace and comfort in those difficult days. I will always appreciate that kindness.Eileen CoppolaJanine Corona - Rooney is the person I would like to dedicate a mile to; she a dear friend who has overcome so much in life and always done it with a smile on her face and a great attitude. She beat cancer, went back to school in her late 30's and got her degree in Nursing all while dealing with young children and a spouse that has a debilitating back condition.Liz BenuscakPlease walk a mile in honor of my Grandma who passed away a few years ago. Please also walk for my Nonna who is aging and is slowly getting sick. I am going to help my sister with her college decisions and I will volunteer at my church.Gina FunaroThis mile is dedicated to our new dog Zach! He is a 2 year old border collie/shepherd mix that we rescued/adopted 3 weeks ago. He has brought so much love and fun into our home. I never really wanted a dog and now I can not imagine life w/o him!!!!Liz BenuscakTo my family because they always help me when I am down and if I need help. I will help (my family) them when they are down and need help.Jennifer DPlease walk a mile for my mom. She taught me the values of hard work and dedication.Tom GintyPlease walk a mile for my uncle who died at a young age as well as for my grandfather and my aunt who passed away on 9/11.Praveen PhilipPlease walk for my husband, Bill, who has had cancer twice....and in April, had a stem cell transplant. He is slowly healing, and walking together, as a family, is part of his (and our) healing. As you walk for him, we will walk for you...in solidarity. Thank you.GInaThis mile is for Sean Depatto.Andrew SokolohurskyI am dedicating a mile to my family for their continued love and support.Christine AccordinoI dedicate this to my mom and my whole family.Michael EarlingtonI dedicate a mile to my mom, Connie Felice.Joanna FeliceI would like to dedicate a mile to my late father, John Heaphy. He was/is/always will be my hero. He was a great man - big and tall and full of fun!Liz BenuscakI dedicate a mile to my mother Luz Rodriguez who I have been reconnected with for the past two years on Mother's Day.Sandra RodriguezI dedicate a mile for my brother Michael.Robert RossiPlease dedicate a mile to my sister Jennifer Roper. Sheês always supported me and though she loves the outdoors, sheês not always physically able to walk a mile on her own.Julianne DalyI dedicate a mile to my mom for teaching me to always be kind to others.Rebecca WellingtonI dedicate this to my teachers! They help me grow and learn. I will try to do some reading and math this summer!PJ ColantuoniMy dedication is for my grandfather, he died and was sick from cancer.Luz CapellanI dedicate this to my aunt who doesn't have a job currently.Isabella Marie Mezzettonei dedicate this to my best friend ericaMiranda SteinbergTo those in need at school.Cara MoranI dedicate a mile to my mom, Stacy.Nicholas KERESELIDZEPlease walk a mile for my Dad who is always teaching me things all the time. At my track practice, I will help my coach bring things to the places where they need to be.Dominick TerangeloI dedicate this to my mother because of the amazing person she is and all that she has done for me.Vicky SolerTo my aunt who is fighting breast cancer.Christian Toranzo-MorganI dedicate this mile to Ronald del Rosario, Ayet del Rosario, Raphael del Rosario, the entire del Rosario family, friends, students and teachers of Molloy HS.Raymond M.E. del RosarioI dedicate this to my father who means the world to me.Kaitlyn PattersonTo my niece and nephews who have Autism. I will make people aware of autism.Max GaravitoI dedicate a mile to Arhur Ingrassia and Jeannette Ingrassia, the faculty and staff of Molloy HS and the class of 2013 at Molloy HS.Joseph IngrassiaI would like to make a dedication to my cousin Kerri and to my best friend Jessica. They are the two people I can depend on.Stefani LercaraTo my mother who has been gone for over 23 years and my father who passed away three years ago. On the jewish new year I light candles in their memory and spend a day fasting in their memory. This year I will also take a "grateful walk" recalling their love and being grateful for the time we had togetherann byneI dedicate a mile to my sister whom I havenêt seen in a year but I hope to see soon.Menfri HernandezTo our men and women who are overseas protecting our country. I will do what I can to help those returning from their tour of duty. As simple as saying thank you.Jonathan HoPlease walk a mile for Gabrielle DiCarlo.Stacie AbramsI would like to dedicate a mile to Kristeena Chassagne. She is kind and caring to me. I love her very much. She is my sister.Nashley ChassagnePlease walk a mile for the homeless and the lonely people. People who are lost in the world and donêt have anyone by their side.Rosangel VenturaFor my son, Maxwell Vazquez. He is the best son in the world. I will continue to be a people person!Edwin VazquezI dedicate a mile to my cousin Kayla. Her mom died of breast cancer 6 years ago and now two months ago, her dad had a brain aneurism. She has been taking care of the house and her sister.David MateraI dedicate a mile to my mom and dad for always being there for me, and for always getting me out of the trouble I get myself into. I love them a whole lot and would like you to walk a mile for them.Christopher RuffinoPlease walk a mile in remembrance of my mom, Mary Grace Parrino. She passed away tragically from suicide in 2000.Maria PhillipsPlease walk a mile for my dad, Richie and for my step-father Michael, whom I lost to cancer.For my mom June who is a pillar of strength. For my daughters Marie and Lauren who have blessed my life and for my husband Nate for always being there. I will donate platelets, assist people with mental health issues to re-integrate into their communities and work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters.Melissa SchlangerThis is dedicated to my mother, the person who raised me all by herself and my friend Derrick from 5th grade in St. Albert (?).Gene ZhauTo my grandpa, Vernon Morris because he has cancer and is very sick. HowKiana MorrisI will be dedicating this to my nana, a woman who passed away from cancer in 2005.Mary Ann RafteryI dedicate this to my family for always being there for me.Devin Bovino
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