One More Day on the Appalachian Trail

Resilience, Hope, and Recovery: One Step at a Time on the Appalachian Trail

Today, June 22, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Carolyn King as she begins her hike on the Appalachian Trail from Pawling, New York. An awardee of the 2025 One More Day on the Appalachian Trail scholarship, Carolyn’s journey is not just about traversing 2,190 miles (3,525 km) of rugged terrain; it’s a testament to […]

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One More Day of Healing and Joy

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, most commonly known simply as the Appalachian Trail or AT, is the “longest hiking-only footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,190 miles.” As many as 3,000 people attempt to hike the entire trail each year, which takes between 5 and 7 months. Yet only 1 in 4 actually succeed in walking […]

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Scholarships for Syria: Education for a Lost Generation

The continuing civil war in Syria is considered one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. Estimates indicate that half the country’s pre-war population — more than 11 million people — have been killed or forced to flee their homes. Much emphasis during this crisis has been put on essential rescue efforts in the areas of […]

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Human Solidarity and Kindness

The Good Times received the following story, an example of human solidarity and kindness at their best. “It is almost 11 years since 9/11 and here is a wonderful story about that terrible day.  “Jerry Brown Delta Flight 15… (true story)      “Here is an amazing story from a flight attendant on Delta Flight 15, written following 9/11: […]

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