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Author: Lauren
Vero Beach Walk: In Honor of Scott Terry
March 27, 2014
Scott Terry Scott Christopher Terry, aka “Scotty”, was born on March 15, 1975 in Long Beach Island, NY. Scotty enjoyed and participated in any sport or adventure that involved the ocean or inland body of water. A… Read More »
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Miami-Dade County Featured Walker: Castanda
March 22, 2014
Our Featured Survivor Castanda, Miami Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin, Diane Philbin, and Lauren Book Meet Castanda Castanda joined us today with the team from Kristi House for "The Miami Dolphins Go the Extra Mile" event. Tog… Read More »
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Walk in My Shoes Day 4: Florida City, Miami-Dade
March 20, 2014
The morning began with a bang, with a crowd chanting "Lauren, Lauren...Si Se Puede!" as she got off the bus to speak at a Rally put together by MUJER. After a small-group empowerment session with incredible youth from the Hom… Read More »
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Walk in My Shoes Day 3: From Healing to Prevention
March 19, 2014
Lauren's Kids has reached the Florida mainland! Today was a big and busy day for Lauren's Kids, from healing to prevention. First stop: Homestead Correctional Institution to talk with the women of LEAP -- Ladies Empowerment A… Read More »
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Miami-Dade County Featured Walker: Anna
March 19, 2014
Meet Anna Bio: Anna was the perfect choice for our featured walker in Miami-Dade, not only because she is a survivor of child sexual abuse, but because of her faithfulness in helping to end abuse in our state. Anna spoke … Read More »
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Walk in My Shoes Day 2: Monroe County
March 17, 2014
It's the end of day two and while we are waving goodbye to the Florida Keys, we will carry forward all of the meaningful stories told and conversations had as we march on to Miami-Dade. We hit the pavement bright and early t… Read More »
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Walk in My Shoes Day 1: Key West, Monroe County
March 16, 2014
At 7:15 this morning with more than 100 Key West locals in tow, Lauren Book and the Walk road crew took the first few steps of our fifth annual 1,500-mile "Walk in My Shoes" walk across the state! Locals of all ages joined … Read More »
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Monroe County Featured Survivor: Daliana
March 16, 2014
Meet Daliana Bio: Daliana joined the Walk in My Shoes tour on our very first steps from the Southernmost Point, bringing along co-workers, friends, and family on the first few miles of our 1,500-mile walk. Daliana is a Prof… Read More »
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Child Advocates Praise Florida Lawmakers for Championing Children on Opening Day of Legislative Session
March 4, 2014
Child protection advocates today praise Florida Senate President Don Gaetz and Speaker of the House Will Weatherford for showing the people of Florida, the country and the world the importance of protecting children and famil… Read More »
