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August 31st, 12:27 pm
Mattapoisett man, 88, walking “around the world” to protect land
Pursuing a goal he set for himself more than thirty years ago, Mattapoisett resident Brad Hathaway, 88, is close to completing a walk equivalent to a trip around the Earth – 24,901 miles. Brad is using the final miles of his journey to raise funds to protect open space near his family home in the Aucoot district of east Mattapoisett.
Brad’s walk began in 1988 when, after finding him at risk for heart disease and diabetes, a doctor advised Brad to get more exercise. As a result, he began to walk daily, covering at least three miles on each outing. Right from day one, in December 1988, he logged his miles. It’s been quite an odyssey but in 2020, 32 years later, the finish line is in sight.
Brad has less than 100 miles remaining. The fact that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last December only added to the challenge but failed to deter his efforts.
To celebrate Brad’s “walk around the world” the Mattapoisett Land Trust will hold a celebration on Saturday October 3rd starting at 10 a.m. as Brad walks the final mile of his journey. Please join us along Aucoot Road starting at the intersection with Bowman Road, and cheer Brad as he walks the last mile back to his home at 87 Aucoot Road.
Parking is available along Aucoot Road and at the Town Beach at Hiller’s Cove. MLT will insist that everyone wear a mask and keep at least 10 foot separation between family groups. Supporters can walk the last mile with Brad (masked and keeping a safe separation) or cheer Brad as he passes or crosses the finish line at 87 Aucoot Road.
All proceeds from Brad’s fundraising walk will be used for land acquisitions in the Aucoot area to increase the 425 acres of conservation land MLT holds there presently.
Donors may use the GoFundMe page found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/BradHathawayWalkforMattapoisettLand or send contributions directly to MLT at P.O. Box 31, Mattapoisett, MA. For more information, see www.mattlandtrust.org/BradsWalk. ... See MoreSee Less
A Walk Around the World for Mattapoisett Land, organized by Peter Davies
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