by Alissa Bjerkhoel | Jun 21, 2013 | Blog En Route
Well….we made it. On June 20, 20913, we actually made it to the West Capitol Steps. That one mile walk from Raley Field to the West Capitol Steps was surreal. We were thrilled that so many people came out for the final mile. The support along this journey...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | Jun 18, 2013 | Blog En Route
The last big mile day (and also Justin’s birthday) – June 17, 2013 – was spent walking from Davis to Sacramento. I can’t even begin to describe the emotions felt when catching that first glimpse of Sacramento. We have been dreaming of this...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | Jun 18, 2013 | Blog En Route
On June 16, 2013, we were joined by Nicaragua exoneree – Jason Puracal – and his family as well as other CIP supporters. The group walked over 20 miles from Vacaville to Davis in the blistering heat, through farmlands and on dirt paths, with hardly any...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | Jun 16, 2013 | Blog En Route
The June 14, 2013 afternoon walk from Fairfield to Vacaville was really, really hot. We made it about ten miles before we stumbled upon a watering hole called “The Cabin” and had to make a stop. Because we only have 34 miles left to go before Thursday,...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | Jun 16, 2013 | Blog En Route
On June 13, 2013, Attorney Lindsay Herf from the Arizona Justice Project (and former CIP student 2006-2007) joined the cause as did Toni Blake and intern Travis. We walked from Cordelia to Fairfield. It was our first afternoon walk and it was HOT. Good thing we...