called them “Zach Packs.” A Zach Pack wasn’t complete until it also contained a toy! In 2007 Zach decided to pull his little red wagon on a longer walk. Zach wanted to collect money to help homeless children. He planned to walk from his home in Tampa to Florida’s state capital, Tallahassee—280 miles away! It took Zach and his mother 23 days to reach their destination. But it was worth the blisters and sore muscles. By the time they arrived in Tallahassee, Zach had raised $25,000. It was enough money to provide food and supplies for 800 families. Beyond Florida Zach knew that homelessness wasn’t a problem only for children in Florida. He wanted to help kids all over the country, so in 2008 he planned another journey. He decided to start in Tallahassee and walk to Atlanta, Georgia. Along the way Zach stopped to talk to groups and teach people some facts about homelessness. He explained that homeless kids aren’t different from other kids, except that they might not have access to some of the things that other kids take for granted. Zach wanted others to know what essential things kids are missing when they don’t have a home. He hoped his message would encourage others to donate these needed items. The next year, Zach and his now-famous wagon traveled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, to the White House. This was the longest walk of all! It took 10 weeks, and along the way donations totaled $50,000. The money was used to purchase supplies for a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., and to build a playground in Florida for children without permanent homes. What’s next for Zach and his little red wagon? He says he is planning a 2,300-mile journey across the United States. This time other volunteers will take turns walking to help Zach reach his goal.
called them “Zach Packs.” A Zach Pack wasn’t complete until it also contained a toy! In 2007 Zach decided to pull his little red wagon on a longer walk. Zach wanted to collect money to help homeless children. He planned to walk from his home in Tampa to Florida’s state capital, Tallahassee—280 miles away! It took Zach and his mother 23 days to reach their destination. But it was worth the blisters and sore muscles. By the time they arrived in Tallahassee, Zach had raised $25,000. It was enough money to provide food and supplies for 800 families. Beyond Florida Zach knew that homelessness wasn’t a problem only for children in Florida. He wanted to help kids all over the country, so in 2008 he planned another journey. He decided to start in Tallahassee and walk to Atlanta, Georgia. Along the way Zach stopped to talk to groups and teach people some facts about homelessness. He explained that homeless kids aren’t different from other kids, except that they might not have access to some of the things that other kids take for granted. Zach wanted others to know what essential things kids are missing when they don’t have a home. He hoped his message would encourage others to donate these needed items. The next year, Zach and his now-famous wagon traveled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, to the White House. This was the longest walk of all! It took 10 weeks, and along the way donations totaled $50,000. The money was used to purchase supplies for a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., and to build a playground in Florida for children without permanent homes. What’s next for Zach and his little red wagon? He says he is planning a 2,300-mile journey across the United States. This time other volunteers will take turns walking to help Zach reach his goal.
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