For a Cause
A 50-state journey is a great way to increase awareness, raise funds, share ideas, and broaden exposure for a cause. Congratulations to these travelers and their unique 50-state tours.
Rodney Smith Jr. is an All Fifty stater powerhouse. He has visited all fifty states 11 times and the lower 48 5 times, (as of September 2023) as he promoted various charitable causes by mowing lawns for free across the country many times over for autism awareness, the disabled, veterans, law enforcement, and more. www.weareraisingmen.com
Wendy Norcross and Frank Wattunen are paddling in every state in a purple canoe to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association. They have just one more state to go! Hawaii in 2025!
Congratulations to 84-year-old Al Whitney from Ohio! He has donated platelets in all 50 states TWICE. As he travels he speaks at functions, does radio and TV interviews, and encourages staff & reminds them of the importance of their work. "You are not just donating blood, you are donating life." - Al Whitney. www.plateletsacrossamerica.com
Yuri Williams brings joy and hope to all 50 states over and over again! For his initial 50 states tour he dressed up as Spiderman and visited the elderly, veterans, ill children, and the homeless in 2018. As of November 2024, he has made 4 tours. As the founder of A Future Superhero, he is making such a difference across America and in the community in Long Beach, California.
Visit Afuturesuperhero.com to learn more!
Grammar expert Ellen Jovin Filmmaker Brandt Johnson set up the Grammar Table in all fifty states - a spot to talk, ask questions, and spout opinions on grammar! A documentary of the trip, Rebel With a Clause, is being sponsored by the non-profit The Film Collaborative. Read more and contribute on the Kickstarter page.
Janine Stange is the National Anthem Girl. She sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” in all 50 states at various venues as a way to spread gratitude and appreciation for the troops. Check out her latest initiatives on her Facebook page. Read more...
Gary Flanagan has visited all fifty 4 times. During his second tour, he and his son Peter raised funds for the victims and families impacted by The Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island that killed 100 people and injured 230. During his third and fourth tours, he raised funds for Catholic Charities, the Women's Care Center of Sevier County, Hoops for Heroes, Ronald McDonald House Charities, the Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund, and the Sgt. Dennis J Flanagan Foundation.
In 2015, Allan Paulose journeyed to all 50 states and visited food banks and charities to spread awareness of hunger and homelessness. Visit his Facebook page to learn more about his eye-opening tour of the USA.
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Ken & Margy Kohl - Komen Race for the Cure in all 50
Bruce Reid - Biked for MS in every state
Chris Strub - 50 states, 50 youth organizations, 100 days
Tim Kenney - 50 Paintings in 50 Days in 50 states, Parkinson's research
Dennis & Kathleen Sura - visited Veteran's organizations in all 50