Stephen Homsey, Steps For MS
On May 10, 2011, 26 year old Stephen Homsey departed his hometown of Winchester, MA. The goal of his solo journey was to raise awareness for and bring attention to Multiple Sclerosis. The walk came about after a tragic accident on May 10, 2009. Early that morning Homsey fell over 40 feet, breaking both legs, his back and his left arm, leaving him immobile for 6 months. Following his accident he founded Steps for MS, a charity focused on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with the goal of raising awareness, supporting those who live with MS and their family and friends, as well as finding a cure for the disease. After leaving Massachusetts, Homsey would make his way down the East Coast, passing through the Nation's Capital and many other major cities. After reaching Chattanooga, TN, Homsey turned West, leaving the densely populated East Coast. While walking through the Southern States he encountered one of the hottest summers recorded. On certain days temperatures reached close to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. After walking through 17 states, Washington D.C., and a sovereign state he would arrive in Coronado, CA. The journey took 6 months and 8 days, and covered 3,473 miles.
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