Run Tellman, Run!

Would you believe that more than 2 million young people between the ages of 12 and 24 will experience homelessness at least once in their life. Even more surprising, more than 100,000 youth sleep on the street for 6 months or more in the U.S. These teens are at a much greater risk of physical assault, rape, sexual exploitation, recruitment into gangs, and mental illness.

To raise awareness of the plight of these teens, one man is taking matters into his own hands. Or feet, as the case may be.

Tellman Knudson is 10 days into a 3,200 mile run barefoot run across America to raise money for homeless youth. Tellman left NYC’s Battery Park in on September 9th, and hopes to average 26 miles (that’s the equivalent of one marathon) every day until he reaches Los Angeles. Along the way, he’ll solicit donations from individuals and corporate sponsors through Run Tellman Run. He’s set a goal of raising $100 million dollars to help create programs to reduce the risk these youth face, help get them off the streets, and rebuild their lives.

To follow Tellman and possibly see him as he goes through your town, follow his blog or . Good luck, Tellman!