Our Community
Walk with a Doc is made up of a diverse community consisting of thousands of volunteer healthcare providers, community leaders, and walkers around the world. They inspire us every day, and they’re the reason for what we do! Check out a few of their stories below.
Have a story to share? Email contact@walkwithadoc.org.
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More Than a Walk: How Dr. Dave Griffin Is Helping People with Peripheral Artery Disease Find Community, Confidence, and Hope
When Dr. Dave Griffin talks about walking, he isn’t talking about exercise alone. He’s talking about conversations on park benches. Laughter between participants. Taking breaks without embarrassment. And helping people rediscover confidence in their bodies—one step at a time. As a podiatrist in Vancouver, Washington, Dr. Griffin has spent years caring for patients with diabetes,…
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Walk with a Doc: Wherever Life Takes You
Annette Medina For many participants, Walk with a Doc is a monthly opportunity to get outside, connect with others, and take a step toward better health. For longtime walker Annette Medina, it has become something even more: a reminder that healthy habits and meaningful connections can follow you wherever life takes you. Annette, who has…
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Kylie Earhart, Medical Student
Kylie Earhart, a Burrell College medical student, has launched a new Walk with a Future Doc chapter in Farmington, NM with support from our Scholarship Fund. Her walks are already creating connection and sharing practical health tips.
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Okinawa, Japan
Led by Dr. Darrell Vaughan, the monthly Walk with a Doc program in Okinawa, Japan is building health and community through movement, friendship, and service.
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Renewed Friendship in Lancaster, UK
Earlier this year, a woman attended one of Dr. Nick Johnstone’s weekly Walk with a Doc events in Lancaster, UK. She was expecting a nice stroll and a bit of health advice. What she didn’t expect was to recognize a childhood friend that she hadn’t seen in over 40 years!
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Walking the Talk: A Physician’s Journey to Building a Lifestyle Medicine Walking Community in Pakistan
“Once a full-time physician on the edge of burnout, I was driven, depleted, and disconnected—from myself and from what truly heals. These Walk with a Doc events, and the community that surrounds them, have gently transformed me—not just into a better professional, but into a more present, compassionate, and healing human being.”
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
“I felt more energetic and refreshed after each walk. The friendships, the fellowship, and the guidance from our doctors made all the difference… Walk with a Doc is for those who wish to improve their personal wellbeing and to be healthier and stronger.”
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Kevin Bryson
“At his first walk, Kevin walked about 25 steps and then needed to take a break. Rather than throwing in the towel, Kevin continued to come back each month, determined to walk a little farther and get a bit stronger each time.”
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Alrington, Texas
“I love seeing the energy of the seniors who have participated and committed to setting walk goals and giving their best, knowing that Walk with a Doc provides a safe way to walk with the help of volunteer walk partners (as needed).”
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Enrique Torres Jr.
In a remarkable journey of determination and perseverance, Enrique has shed an astounding 160 pounds through his commitment to a healthier lifestyle. His journey began with a single step at his local Walk with a Doc chapter, igniting a transformation that has inspired others.