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14/02/2026

When im not joining WalkFit, i am …
… Pink in the Rink for tonight’s Railers game! Raising donations for breast cancer, with an assist from Cup Crusaders!! Join us!
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14/01/2026

Breaking the stigma of the white cane.

For a lot of people, using a white cane isn’t just about learning a skill — it’s about overcoming fear:
Fear of being stared at.
Fear of being judged.
Fear of what it “means” to others.

Some people think using a white cane means you’re “more blind.”
Or that you’re giving up.
Or that it’s a symbol of limitation.

But that’s completely backwards.

The white cane is a symbol of freedom.
It’s a tool of mobility, safety, independence, and confidence.

And honestly, it should be normalized the same way we normalize glasses, hearing aids, wheelchairs, or any other tool that helps someone live fully.

Here’s what I want people to understand:
You don’t have to be totally blind to use a cane.
You don’t need anyone’s permission to use one.
Using a cane doesn’t make you weaker it makes you safer and more independent.

And if you’re someone who’s adjusting to vision loss or thinking about using a white cane, I want you to hear this clearly:

You deserve access. You deserve confidence. You deserve to take up space in the world.

Let’s keep pushing for awareness, education, and respect and let’s break the stigma of the white cane for good.

05/10/2025

Just when we thought our Saturday sessions of WalkFit couldn’t get any better, we were able to celebrate our own Blair Wong, International Optician of the Year! (And have a great walk in the Salem St Library to Saint Vincent’s area).

28/09/2025

What a day with WalkFit VIP’s! We had an amazing turnout of VIP’s (thank you, volunteer drivers and guides) and students from UMass Chan Medical School and Mass academy at yesterday’s WalkFit.

12/09/2025

10/08/2025

Summer heat getting you down? Imagine some nice crisp Fall walks with friends old and new!
Fall Walkfit Saturdays start 9/6 and run through Oct 4. Winter walks start January 10 through Feb 28. Time is 10AM to Noon, place dependent on weather. Message us here with questions!

21/01/2025

Brrr, The temps are down but it's always warm when we Walk alongside one another! Hope to "see" you soon at WalkFit this Saturday the 25th.

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20/12/2024

It's HERE! THE Winter 2025 Walkfit calendar!

The calendar dates for Walkfit are:
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025

Please RSVP to Liz to receive the details on place and time.

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30/10/2024

Breakfast with the girls, but doe is me, they’ve dined early today. Still, a great place for a break.

22/06/2024

What a great day to Walk with each other at Saint Vincent’s Hospital. Welcome, friends from Worcester Lions Club MA!

02/06/2024

What a day for a hike- especially to support the efforts of Unpaved Trails for All and the Appalachian Mountain Club advocating for planning for trails accessible by people of ALL abilities! More information will be coming soon on how you can help.