A Walk For Sunshine: a 2,160 mile expedition for charity on the Appalachian Trail, 2nd

A Walk For Sunshine: a 2,160 mile expedition for charity on the Appalachian Trail, 2nd
by Jeff Alt

A Walk For Sunshine: a 2,160 mile expedition for charity on the Appalachian Trail, 2nd
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Book Summary Information

Author: Jeff Alt
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-08
ISBN: 0967948223
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Dreams Shared Publications

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Book Review: Armchair Hiker Alert
Summary: 5 Stars

Jeff Alt's AT book is a "must read" for any armchair hiker. It will get you off the couch and onto the trail. Whether you hike for charity or for yourself, this book will motivate you!

Summary of A Walk For Sunshine: a 2,160 mile expedition for charity on the Appalachian Trail, 2nd

An entertaining, humorous, and inspiring walk along the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail, a journey dedicated to Jeff Alt's brother who has cerebral palsy. Alt's adventure inspired an annual fundraiser which has raised over 100,000 dollars for the disabled home in which his brother resides. Experience wild animals, interesting people, breathtaking scenery, rough weather, and the success of achieving big goals.
When Jeff Alt (trail name: "Wrongfoot") first decided to hike the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail, he intended to do it alone. As it turned out, several hundred others walked alongside him. Hiking the AT was a longtime personal goal of Alt's, but as he began to plan his trip he realized that he wanted his effort to somehow serve a greater purpose. So he decided to share the experience by turning his adventure into a fundraiser for the Sunshine Home, a facility in Maumee, Ohio that cares for 850 developmentally disabled residents, including his brother, Aaron, who has cerebral palsy. In the seven months leading up to his walk, Alt focused completely on fundraising and training, eventually raising $16,000 that allowed the home to buy much-needed communication devices, lifts, and walkers. He also inspired an annual fundraiser, "Walk with Sunshine," and is contributing part of the proceeds of his book to the cause.

In addition to finishing, Alt's goal once his feet hit the trail was "to share the spirit for which I was walking" with everyone he met, and this he certainly accomplished. In return, he learned a great deal about life from the colorful characters he encountered on the trail, while countless kind strangers offered "trail magic" in various forms, including food, lodging, and greatly appreciated laundry services. He also received overwhelming support from his family and the residents and staff of Sunshine Home, who helped him through quarter-sized blisters, fatigue, and even self-doubt during his 147-day trek. Charming, inspiring, and often funny, A Walk for Sunshine gives readers a good feel for both the logistics involved in undertaking such a journey and the culture of "thru-hiking" the AT. It's also a moving reminder that "living your dream is one thing, but sharing it lets everyone live it with you." --Shawn Carkonen

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