Walk With Me Challenge

A Poodle Against Liver Disease

My name is Tamika Smith and I am a living testimony. It is impossible for anyone to observe me and discern that just 12 months ago, I was on the brink of death. In actuality, I was informed that my demise would occur before the end of March and definitely be dead by December 31, 2023. Within weeks my life changed forever and I was diagnosed with Liver Disease which caused me to have to undergo transplant surgery.  Many people like myself don’t know much about Liver disease or only think that you have to partake in drugs and alcohol to be diagnosed which is furthest from the truth.  There are many things that can occur that can lead to liver disease. I Walk to bring awareness to others about Liver disease and the importance of Liver Health!

Walk with Me Challenge
A month-Long Challenge.

This is a month-long walking challenge where you record your daily steps to reach 10,000 steps by the end of the month. This target is recommended for maintaining healthy livers, hearts, and overall lifestyles.

Did you know that over 9 million people in the mid-south region have fatty liver disease and many don’t know it?

• If you have type II diabetes.
• If you have heavy alcohol usage.
• If you are considered obese.
• If you have high blood pressure and or high cholesterol.

You are at RISK for liver disease.

Main Objectives

• Build a consistent walking habit over 4 weeks.
• Create a foundation for continued walking throughout the year.

Team Participation

If you're part of a team, please ensure all members know the team name when signing up for this virtual month-long walk.

Tracking Progress

• A calendar for logging daily step counts will be sent to all participants at the end of September.
• Need help to count steps? Check out our Celebrity Walkers videos: https://midsouthliveralliance.org/walking-videos/.

Rewards

•  Increase your steps during the month to be entered into the drawing for gift cards.

Fundraising Impact

 Funds raised will support our Patient Liver Summits to be held in each of the 6 states during 2025, along with helping us build a patient services committee for each state.

Post your walking pictures on social media and tag #WWMC24 and #midsouthliver

Stay tuned for more information via email on the WALK WITH ME CHALLENGE!