Makenna and Stella: Mayo Miles Walk

Episode 40 • June 03, 2026 • 00:19:12
Makenna and Stella: Mayo Miles Walk
Simple Acts, Big Impact
Makenna and Stella: Mayo Miles Walk

Jun 03 2026 | 00:19:12

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Hosted By

Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

A walkathon is a fun and relatively easy way to raise awareness and funds for a cause you care about. My guests today, Makenna and Stella, launched the Mayo Miles Walk to raise awareness around visual impairment, a condition that has affected both of their families. Their walk, happening in North Carolina next weekend, provides a unique and meaningful twist: walk-a-thon team members are blindfolded and rely on their teammates for support and guidance. 

Learn more or support @mayo_miles_walk.

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