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Neil Sauter's Stilt Walk Across Michigan!
Neil Sauter began his Stiltwalk Across Michigan Monday, May 5, 2008 in Lambertville, Michigan. He stilt walked across the entire state of Michigan in just eight weeks in order to spread his message and UCP's message of "Life Without Limits." Neil completed his journey at the Michigan/Wisconsin border on June 28th in Ironwood, Michigan. He's raised over $70,000 with the help of a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Education that allowed UCP to match a portion of his money with federal dollars to benefit UCP Michigan's Assistive Technology Loan Fund.
Neil Sauter receives congratulations from Joe Bowen, the man who Stilt Walked the United States for Muscular Dystrophy in 1980.
Joe Bowen presented Neil with an Honorary Kentucky Colonel for his effort in bringing attention to people with disabilities.
The City of Ironwood presented Neil Sauter with a Key to the City after completing his journey.
Linda Potter presented Neil with a Certificate from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, the state agency that oversees the Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund. She also presented Neil with a letter from Governor Jennifer Granholm, commending Neil for his efforts in bringing awareness to people with disabilities.
Neil Sauter stands with his family in Ironwood, Michigan after completing an eight week journey on stilts.
Neil was warmly welcomed all across Michigan as he stilt walked over 800 miles to raise dollars and awareness for United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan's Assistive Technology Loan Fund. He said that out of two months of being on the road, he only had to pay for lodging one night. He was overwhelmed by the generosity of the citizens of the state of Michigan.
You can view Neil's story, schedule and request presentations by viewing his website, www.stiltstory.org.
Neil uses interactive story telling to inspire children to rise above challenges, stand up for what they believe in, and advocate for others.
You can still support Neil's mission by clicking on the secure, online donation button below:
You can view a story about Neil, courtesy of the Jackson Citizen Patriot playing the video below:You can learn more about Neil by viewing the video, courtesy of The State News below:
Rise above from Nick Dentamaro on Vimeo.
Check for updates as Neil Sauter plans to Stilt Walk the Grand Rapids Marathon again this year on October 19, 2008! He hopes to beat his record and also get in the Guiness Book of World Records by completing the marathon in under 7 hours!
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