Please click on the link or image above to view Bill’s Ted Talk at TedxChicago 2018 and see why he received a standing ovation.
Bill’s Walk Across America
On November 24, 2017, Bill Bucklew, against the advice of an Expert Team, began his world-record-breaking walk across the United States, overcoming incredible obstacles including the intense effects of Parkinson’s disease, severe & recurring physical injuries, vicious dog attacks, an epic wind storm, and so much more, finishing on Imperial Beach CA, on January 31, 2018 (in 67 days), with 50 people walking by his side, averaging 39 miles (1.5 marathons) everyday.
This is a inspiring story, full of unbelievable twists and turns, that anyone, of any age, can relate to; We all face challenges in our lives, and how we choose to deal with them, greatly impacts our immediacy, shaping our future and legacy.
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go” – T.S. Eliot
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Bill met and walked with 100’s of people affected by Parkinson’s, across this great country, He completed over 50 media interviews, inspiring a nation and raising over $100k for the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research.
Here are some fun facts from Bill’s Walk:
- Bill appears to hold the world record for walking across America, Guinness is reviewing
- Bill walked 2,594 miles, averaging 39 miles each day (1.5 marathons per day).
- Bill had to overcome massive blisters, severe back problems, frost bite, a stress fracture, infection, swollen legs, a damaged achilles, 100’s of miles no median, 16 dog attacks, closed bridges, an encounter with a bear, a foot infection & so much more.
- Bill lost 42 pounds on the adventure and went through 26 pairs of shoes
- Bill connected with over 160 people affected by Parkinson’s.
- Bill completed over 50 media interviews, reaching 10’s of millions of people
- For the original event overview Click Here
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