Steaphan Markotany

The other reason I decided to jump on board, is for my own heart, my health, my fitness. A good daily walk can help my heart in oh so many ways.

You know, the homeless often rely on a dozen people to give them enough small change to grab a bottle of water - where I just stroll straight up to a counter mindlessly and grab a latte, extra shot, and maybe a touch of hazelnut? I go on a quick walk to the shops, head back with some random junk food, and jump on the couch to  play with my phone, where a homeless person in the city might be carrying a sleeping bag and backpack with them everywhere so they’re unable to really run around whenever they like, if they have a phone than their battery is most likely dead, and I don’t think you can ever get comfy sleeping on a sidewalk?! You see, the homeless struggle with their health all the time, while I have every opportunity to take care of myself, and all I do is neglect my body’s health. I promised myself at the beginning of this year, I would take care of my body and my heart this year, because I can, so this fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to actually hold myself to account and make it happen. It was only as I wrote this that I realised this is yet another thing 10 times harder for the homeless, that us everyday people with homes are generally blind too.

I want to help the homeless take care of their hearts. I want to take care of my own heart. And in a country that prides itself as a “land of opportunity” - I need to encourage our leaders to have a heart for this voiceless community. 

Here I am, ready for the challenge! Can you help me? Or, more accurately, can you help the homeless? I’ve made my first donation - I can miss a coffee or two. Please, make a donation - or maybe walk with me even. Let’s make a difference!