As temperatures were about to plummet below zero in northeastern Oklahoma on Thursday night, I wondered how Dennis Kinch, the Route 66 walker for the National Pain Foundation, was doing. Apparently, others were a bit worried, too.
So there was this brief update on his Web site:
I appreciate all the concern you’ve expressed about me during my walk, now that winter has finally hit! Yes, it is very cold, especially in Oklahoma (where I am now), but I’m doing fine. I do have to keep moving, but thanks to the National Pain Foundation, I’ve got all the right gear and everything I need to stay safe and warm! Also, for all of you who have made a donation, thank you. This walk wouldn’t be this successful without your support. Other walks like mine have failed because the support wasn’t there. But because of you and your contributions, I can keep going and the NPF can keep me supplied with all the gear I need. Let’s keep this up!
Dennis’ next meet-and-greet will be Dec. 15 (no time listed) in the first-floor lobby of the Center for Healthy Living at the Oklahoma University Medical Center, 1000 N. Lincoln, Oklahama City. State Attorney General Drew Edmondson and key medical personnel from OU are set to attend.