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90-Year-Old Walks 4,000 Steps Daily for Peace Museum
26 May
Summary
- A 90-year-old Quaker began a 90-day walking challenge for his birthday.
- The challenge raises funds for The Peace Museum in Saltaire, Bradford.
- He aims to secure the museum's future as a national institution.
Gerald Drewett, a 90-year-old Quaker, has initiated a remarkable "90s Odyssey" to support The Peace Museum. He committed to walking 4,000 steps every day for the 90 days following his 90th birthday, a feat he plans to replicate annually until he reaches 100.
This endeavor aims to secure financial support for The Peace Museum in Saltaire, Bradford, which Drewett established in 1998. The museum chronicles the history of peace movements and peacemakers, stemming from a trust he directed for four decades.
Drewett expressed his "slight daunt" at undertaking the challenge, especially after a heart attack in 2004. He is determined to continue for the next nine years, if health permits, to ensure the museum's survival and expansion of its educational programs.
He is appealing for public support, asking individuals to "walk with him" by contributing funds. The money raised will help the museum develop its educational initiatives within schools and communities, aiming for national recognition.
