Minister walks from Wisconsin to Florida

A pastor who weighs 378 pounds, plans to walk across the country in an effort to help hurricane victims along the Gulf Coast. The Rev. Travis Russ, 38, will set off from his home on Saturday and hopes to be in Florida in 40-plus days. He meeting a church group there and will head to Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss., where he'll lend a hand in the recovery efforts in any way he can.

"I've looked at myself in the mirror and said, 'You're crazy.' ... A lot of people are saying I cannot do it," he said. "But we know with God, all things are possible."

He estimates to walk 20 to 30 miles per day. The entire trip is estimated to be about 1,200 miles. The whole reason for doing this is, is the hopes to spur people to donate money, clothing and other goods. He also knew the fact that he was attempting the foot journey at nearly 400 pounds, it is bound to attract attention and "bring more of an impact to an average person." Click to read the article.