"One Step, One Roof": A Social Worker Walks 120 km and Raises Over 75,000 Euros, "A Slightly Crazy Solidarity Challenge"

Social worker Julien Vande Weyer has completed an arduous 120-kilometer walk from Liège to Brussels, raising over 75,000 euros for the homeless. Dubbed "Un pas, un toit" (One Step, One Roof), Vande Weyer's challenge aimed to collect 100,000 euros for the ASBL Infirmiers de Rue, a street nursing organization with which he has past ties. He began his journey Friday afternoon and arrived at the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels Sunday morning, just as participants were gathering for the 20 km of Brussels race.

Despite his exhaustion, Vande Weyer described his endeavor as "a slightly crazy solidarity challenge." The walk connected the two main offices of the Infirmiers de Rue organization, highlighting the scope of their work. The fundraising campaign, launched in February, saw a significant outpouring of support, with the collected amount exceeding 75,000 euros by the time of his arrival.

The initiative underscores the critical need for support services for vulnerable populations. Vande Weyer's personal commitment and physical exertion serve as a powerful testament to his dedication to the cause. The funds raised will directly benefit the ASBL Infirmiers de Rue, enabling them to continue their vital work in providing assistance and care to those experiencing homelessness.

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I wanted to undertake a slightly crazy solidarity challenge.