South Carolina Brothers Are Walking in All 50 States to Support Foster Care
2 South Carolina brothers are walking in all 50 states to support foster care. Twin brothers Davon and Tavon Woods are walking 20 miles in each U.S. state. They’re doing it to raise awareness about the foster care system. The brothers have already covered more than 20 states and plan to reach all 50.
Inspired by their own experiences in foster care, the twins founded an organization called Foster Kids Matter. “Instead of allowing our past to defeat us, we allow it to motivate kids all around the world,” Davon explains. Their ultimate goal includes opening high-quality foster care and housing facilities for young people aging out of the system. The brothers also run a program called “Keeping It Fresh.” They partner with foster care organizations to provide new shoes for children in care.
Davon and Tavon received a $10 thousand donation from Designer Brands on “Good Morning America” to help Foster Kids Matter reach its goals. “We are going to make sure this gets used and make sure these kids are blessed,” Davon says of the donation, then adds, “We just want to let kids all around the world know that they can make it.”
North Carolina City No. 1 in the U.S. for Wheelchair Friendly Vacations
5. Orlando, FL
Coming in at #5 is Orlando, Florida. Out of a total possible score of 100, they received 70.76. There were 51.70 per 100,000 hotels that were wheelchair-accessible in Orlando. There were also 501.86 per 100,000 wheelchair-accessible restaurants.
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4. San Juan Islands, WA
Earning a score of 71.42 out of 100 is the #4 spot, San Juan Islands. There were 3 Airbnb listings that were wheelchair accessible and 61.84 per 100,000 wheelchair accessible hotels. 146.17 per 100,000 wheelchair-accessible restaurants are also in the area.
HANDICAPPED DISABLED MAN ON WHEELCHAIR IN A CORRIDOR. (Rafa Jodar – Getty Images)
3. Lake Tahoe, CA
Coming in at #3 is Lake Tahoe. That’s right, California is home to the #3 wheelchair accessible vacation destination. The city brought home a total score of 72.26 out of a possible 100. Pretty good! There are 2 Airbnb listings that are wheelchair accessible and 79.70 per 100k hotels are wheelchair accessible. Sounds like you won’t have issues finding somewhere to sleep.
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2. Miami Beach, FL
Florida is pretty accessible it seems because another Florida city is at the top of the list. Surprisingly, it’s Miami Beach. One of the most popular vacation destinations overall. Miami Beach gained a score of 72.42 out of a possible 100. There are 3 Airbnb listings deemed wheelchair friendly and 158.05 per 100k wheelchair-accessible hotels.
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1. Asheville, NC
Finally, the North Carolina city that took home the #1 spot was Asheville! That’s right, Asheville is the most wheelchair-friendly vacation destination in the entire U.S. The city gained a score of 72.89 out of 100. There are 4 wheelchair-friendly Airbnb listings and 42.29 per 100k wheelchair-accessible hotels for you to enjoy. The city also was recognized for having plenty of wheelchair-friendly restaurants, bars, and trails!
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