92-year-old man completes 25th annual Hunger Walk
By WLOS Staff
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HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Community members took a long walk for a good cause, including someone who has been participating in the walk for more than two decades.
Jack Fitzgerald moved to Hendersonville almost 30 years ago.
For the past 25 years, Fitzgerald has taken part in the annual Hunger Walk, put on by the Henderson County Hunger Coalition.
Fitzgerald has walked over 12,000 miles during his time in western North Carolina.
Fitzgerald is also 92 years old and still going for a stroll.
News 13 talked to Fitzgerald to see why he keeps lacing up his shoes year in and year out.
“It’s such a good cause. It’s such a good time of the year. It’s great – you’re going to feel good after you hike either one mile. I used to do ten miles,” Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald has also volunteered with trail maintenance groups during his time in western North Carolina.
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