eb-posted Sunday, April 4, 2010 Walking for teen homelessness Musician wants to bring awareness to their problem By Janelle Stecklein janelle.stecklein@amarillo.com Post a comment here Jimmy Wayne ARTICLE TOOLS: Email Article | Print-Friendly Format SHARE THIS STORY: Dressed in shorts, a cap, a windbreaker and walking shoes, Jimmy Wayne didn't resemble a typical country music performer with a few Top 10 billboard hits under his belt.Since Jan. 1, Wayne has been walking about 20 miles a day from Nashville, Tenn., on his way to Phoenix as part of the "Meet Me Halfway Campaign." He reached Amarillo on Saturday, the halfway point of his journey. By the time he is done, the 37-year-old will have crossed six states and walked nearly 1,700 miles to raise awareness of teen homelessness in the United States by simulating the experience. "A heavy backpack isn't going to raise awareness," he said. "The blisters on my feet aren't going to ...
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