Hospital dares you to match nurses and walk 105 miles in May

MEDINA – This year, for the first time, Orleans Community Health will launch a virtual, on-you-honor fundraising challenge that highlights the dedication and physical demands of nursing.

“Walk a Month in a Nurse’s Shoes” will coincide with National Nurses Week and Hospital Week throughout May. Participants will commit to walking 105 miles – the average distance a nurse walks in a month during their shifts.

Supporters can register, track their progress and rally donations from friends and family to celebrate and support the nursing staff, said Scott Robinson, director of Marketing at Orleans Community Health.

“Join us in honoring nurses, while raising vital funds for healthcare in our community,” he said.

Registration for the challenge is $5 and participants are asked to commit to raising $105 from family and friends.

Packets can be picked up later in April, to be sure they have enough T-shirts and everything printed with sponsor logos. They will also mail packets for anyone 20 miles or more away from the hospital, to encourage out-of-towners to participate.

Participants will receive a T-shirt, water bottle (for which they already have a sponsor), and hopefully a pedometer. They are still looking for a $500 sponsor for this.

Robinson reminds everyone this is intended to be a mission-focused event which focuses on the benefits of walking, highlights the hospital’s nursing teams and gives participants an opportunity to compete against others.

“That’s right,” Robinson added. “Find a friend, business or hospital department to challenge during the month of May.”