December 12th 2023.
Twin brothers Davon and Tavon Woods from Pennsylvania have embarked on a 600-mile walk from Sumter to Philadelphia for 31 days to raise awareness about foster care. They have aptly named their movement #FosterKidsMatter.
The two brothers were placed in the foster care system shortly after their birth and adopted at 2 years old. This is why they feel strongly about raising awareness for foster care issues and giving a voice to kids within the system. They are doing this through their personal experiences.
"We walked in their shoes, and a lot of our stories are pretty much similar," Davon said.
The two are carrying one backpack each and wearing donated Hoka shoes. Their longest trek was a 96-mile journey from Georgia to Florida. It is no easy feat, but they are determined to bring attention to foster care issues.
Their efforts have not gone unnoticed, with support from the community pouring in. Their friend Justin McCoon acknowledged the sacrifice and impact of their journey, saying, “It’s taken fire faster than I could believe.”
The brothers are grateful for the support they have received from the community, with Tavon expressing, “Just to know that we have the support of the city is amazing.”
More than just raising awareness, the walk is also about strengthening their unbreakable bond. Davon shared, “It is definitely a blessing and on these walks, it just makes us stronger because we just be talking and just talking and talking about everything that we experienced and how everything is happening now for us.”
For those who would like to learn more about their movement, check out their official website at FKM.Life.
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