Could any of you please help out this pair of peace activist teens?

[SaveAmerica]

They're coming through Illinois on their way to Washington in a few weeks, they've walked from Cali and their goal is to be in DC by September 11. If you or anyone you know in Illinois is involved in any Democratic groups, maybe you can walk part of their route with them? Bring them some food along the way or any kind of help you can give them to help them reach their goal (sunscreen? new shoes? $5? every little bit helps). I really think it would boost their morale to have others walking with them, though. Many groups can tag team walks with them through the different counties of Illinois - thanks everyone!!

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/07/09/2400

PS the article mentions the web page where you can track their location to get an idea of where and when they'll be.

ETA original thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=1290033&mesg_id=1290033

[mopinko]

1. aw, too bad

they will not be anywhere near me.
we do have some folks down that way, tho.

[SaveAmerica]

2. Thanks anyway! Maybe the folks down that way will want to do

something?

[rosesaylavee]

3. Wish they were going to be coming up this way...

Central Illinois is pretty red too - hope some of our DUers will be able to keep them company.

[rosesaylavee]

4. Do we know when they will be coming through IL?

I looked at the site and don't see any indication of where they are now or prediction on where they will be in the next few weeks ... maybe I am not looking in the right place?

[madhoosier]

6. Here's their schedule from their web page

ILLINOIS

Illinois City, IL
Joy, IL
Aledo, IL (July 27)
Viola, IL
New Windsor, IL
Alpha, IL
Galesburg, IL (July 28)
Knoxville, IL
Brimfield, IL
Jubilee College State Park (July 29)
Kickapoo, IL
Peoria, IL (July 30)
Pekin, IL
Pekin Heights, IL
Tremont, IL
Danvers, IL (July 31)
Normal, IL
Bloomington, IL
Le Roy, IL (August 1)
Mansfield, IL
Champaign, IL (August 2)
St. Joseph, IL
Fithian, IL
Oakwood, IL
Kickapoo State Park (August 3)
Danville, IL

http://www.marchforpeace.info/theroute.html

[madhoosier]

10. Here's their updated schedule, they've slowed down a little

Wednesday (8/8) 8:30 pm local time: Marchers are 3 miles west of Mansfield, traveling west on Route 150

IIllinois

Illinois City, IL
Joy, IL
Aledo, IL (July 31)
Viola, IL
New Windsor, IL
Alpha, IL (Aug 1)
Galesburg, IL
Knoxville, IL (Aug 2)
Brimfield, IL (Aug 3)
Jubilee College State Park
Kickapoo, IL
Peoria, IL (Aug 4)
Pekin, IL
Pekin Heights, IL
Tremont, IL (Aug 5)
Danvers, IL
Normal, IL
Bloomington, IL (Aug 6)
Le Roy, IL (Aug 7)
Mansfield, IL (Aug 8)
Champaign, IL (Aug 9)
St. Joseph, IL
Fithian, IL
Oakwood, IL
Kickapoo State Park
Danville, IL

[stew999]

5. Save America

Kudos to a courageous and dedicated duo. I live in Bloomington, Illinois and know the area well. How can I be of help?

[orleans]

7. (hey stew, welcome to du--in response to your first post!) n/t

[stew999]

9. Walkers

Thanks Orleans. I've been in contact with one of the walkers (Ashley) and I am coordinating with her as to the help and assistance that they may need as they come through the Bloomington area.

[madhoosier]

8. Has anybody seen them as they travel through Illinois?