Steps of Change- Walk a Mile in my Shoes
Date
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM EDTDistance
1 MileWalk
Quick take
A memory walk in Downtown Newark to raise awareness for those impacted by substance use disorder and to support the unsheltered community.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- For a Cause
For a CauseThe Steps of Change- Walk a Mile in my Shoes is a poignant memory walk in Downtown Newark, dedicated to raising awareness for individuals affected by substance use disorder and supporting the unsheltered population. Participants are invited to join Ohio CAN/Newark Homeless Outreach in their mission to educate, embrace, and empower. This event offers a meaningful way to honor loved ones and contribute to a vital community cause.
What to expect
- A memory walk through Downtown Newark, focused on community awareness.
- An opportunity to honor loved ones by carrying a sign or a pair of shoes.
- Receive an event shirt by registering in advance.
Standout details
- Memory walk for substance use disorder
- Support for unsheltered population
- Carry a sign or shoes for a loved one
- Event shirt with advance registration
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join us for the memory walk in Downtown Newark. This walk is to bring awareness to those that have died due to substance use disorder, those that are still struggling and our unsheltered population. Feel free to bring a sign to carry on this walk or a pair of shoes that you would like to carry to represent your loved…
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one. Ohio CAN/Newark Homeless Outreach strives to educate, embrace and empower those whose lives are affected by substance use disorder and their families. Registration begins at 9am (must register in advance to get an event shirt) Event begins at 10am.