Why a Barefoot Run Across America?
Two hundred or so runners have successfully run across the continental United States. Most ran for a cause, others for just the challenge. Tellman Knudson has taken on a $100 million dollar mission to help homeless and at-risk youth. He is dedicated to reaching this goal, like he has been in reaching goals his entire life.
As an entrepreneur and a troubled youth, Tellman has identified the group of homeless youth as a resource of tremendous potential. Being street savvy and creative solution seekers when it comes to survival, these youths have the sort of entrepreneurial mind synonymous with success.
Its Tellman’s vision that the money raised with RunTellmanRun be used to teach youths the skills they need to get themselves out of dangerous situations and risk-related behaviors. And then to continue by teaching life and business skills that will foster their ingenuity. Creating a group of self sufficient, confident and community conscious individuals creates opportunity beyond our years. Tellman has considered a project like this for some time, but has been waiting for the right time and the right manner in which to execute his plan. Now being a well-trained barefoot runner, he has found the element that sets him apart from his peers. He is challenging his body and putting himself through this grueling experience so that he can do what he believes in most. Helping others.
“Some say I’m crazy–I say, crazy behavior draws a lot of attention…and that’s just what we need for our cause! RunTellmanRun is the passageway to a new phase of my life, and the chance to create a vehicle to help a set of the population which often goes unnoticed or ignored. I am committed, I am psyched up, and I will make this happen.”—Tellman Knudson
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