Good morning!I hope you are doing well and feeling the same early/mid-December buzz that I love. This morning, I offer up some random thoughts. Thanks for indulging me. 1. Rachael (and Justin #1), Bryan, Krissy, and I met in Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday to film a walking exercise class with Leslie Sansone and Walk Productions. Leslie […]
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Walk with a Doc OUTSIDE
Good morning! I was presenting at our local WWAD this past Saturday when this came up. “Are we going to walk inside or outside this winter?” Well, the subject line and beautiful new logo above provide an ample hint. But, let’s break it down. What are the benefits of being outside and walking/hiking in nearby parks and public lands? Sorry, to […]
Walk Appreciation Day
For Giving Tuesday this year, join us as we give thanks to our healthcare professional and medical student volunteers that make Walk with a Doc possible by selflessly giving their time to improve the health of their communities.Please consider making a donation (of any amount) in support of your favorite healthcare professional and we will send them a […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Good morning!The most precious gift we can give anyone is our time. Thank you for giving up your valuable time to read our silly newsletters. Also, thank you for giving yourself 20 mins a day to walk – in addition to all your wonderful walking at work and home. By doing this simple measure, you are adding 70 years onto your life. How amazing is […]
Here’s Why
Good morning! Hope this finds you well. A little bit of a different spin this morning. Everyday at the Walk office is like Christmas morning to me. Here’s an example why. Dr. Susan shares, in a way much better than I could, why the walk is so important to me and all of our doctors. […]
Success
The 2021 Walk with a Doc Challenge was an incredible success!! We spent two weeks virtually moving through Austin, London, Tokyo, and Peru. We enjoyed every moment, every story, every photo, and every mile. Together we have walked over 20,000 miles!!Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve also raised nearly $45,000 for Walk with a Doc. Your support helps […]
Take it from a Zombie
Good morning!The spookiest weekend of Walktober is finally upon us. Since all of our docs are busy logging miles and cheering on participants during the Walk Challenge, we had to phone a friend for help with this week’s newsletter. We called our good buddy Casper, but he’s busy filming (another) movie. Fortunately, being the friendly guy he […]
Honeycrisps
October 8, 2021 Dear Friend,Good morning! How’s your week going? Hopefully well!Last Thursday, during dinner, there was a pregnant pause and I finally gathered the nerve to speak.”Honey (voice cracking). Honey…guess what tomorrow morning is?“”David, no. We are not…No. Just no.”She changes the subject, looking down at our poodles…”Phoebe, sweetie. How was your walk with Daddy?Henry, are […]
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Yummy Recipe
Good Morning! It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, which means it is the time to honor and celebrate the rich contributions of Americans of Latinx/Hispanic ancestry.
Did you know that Guatemala and Ecuador are among the world’s top producers of broccoli and cauliflower? Last week, our community strategist Izzy re-created one of her favorite childhood recipes from her Guatemalan Heritage – coliflor envuelto en huevo – and shared it with the rest of the WWAD HQ Team.
Why Not All Fats are Created Equal
Good Morning! Today, we are handing over the newsletter to Dr. Qadira Huff, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Board Certified Pediatrician and Walk with a Doc Leader in DC. She has an awesome message for you about heart-healthy nutrition. Who is ready to talk about fat? Here goes… Sprouting Wellness MD, Dr. Qadira, you are FANTASTIC. Thank you. Plenty more where that came […]