On Canada Day 2026, I will begin a 750-kilometre peace and unity walk from Ottawa to Windsor, completing the journey on Emancipation Day at Jackson Park.

This walk is called 750 for Peace.

It is a physical act of gratitude.

It is an ancestral pilgrimage.

It is a reminder that everyday people can take extraordinary action.

As a 7th-generation descendant of freedom seekers and Underground Railroad travellers, I understand that movement has always shaped our story. My ancestors walked toward freedom. I am walking in gratitude for the ground they made possible.

But this walk is not about the past alone.

750 for Peace is a public act of unity, inviting communities across Ontario to pause, reflect, and recommit to peace, kindness, and compassion. Along the way, I will be raising funds to benefit The Sandwich Teen Action Centre and The Windsor Youth Centre, to support youth initiatives that meet the immediate needs of teenagers.

How You Can Support the Walk

There are two powerful ways to participate:

Sponsor a Kilometre

750 kilometres.

750 opportunities to walk for peace.

You can sponsor:

• 1 km

• 5 km

• 10 km

• Or an entire day of walking

Each kilometre sponsored gets us closer to our goal.

Sponsor a Need

Long-distance walking requires preparation and care. Supporters can also help fund:

• Walking shoes and gear

• Food and hydration

• Travel and safety logistics

• Educational and outreach materials

Your contribution directly sustains the journey.

$10 — Sponsor One Kilometre

Sponsor 1 kms and receive:

Your name will be added to the 750 for Peace digital Wall of Gratitude.

$50 — Five Kilometres of Peace

Sponsor 5 km and receive:

• Recognition on social media

• Your name included in a weekly gratitude post

$100 — Ten Kilometres of Impact

Sponsor 10 km and receive:

• Dedicated shout-out

• Optional dedication (in honor of someone you love)

• Recognition in the final walk recap

$300 — Day Sponsor

Approx. 30 km of walking.

Become a “Day of Peace” sponsor and:

• Have that day recognized in your name or organization

• Receive a personalized thank-you video from the road

Sponsor a Need Options

$200 — Walking Shoes

750 km requires multiple pairs of shoes.

Sponsor the foundation of the journey.

$20 — Feed a Day of Peace

Fuel one full day of walking.

Peace walks on nourishment.

$150 — Feed a Week

Sustain seven days of movement and mission.

$500 — Journey Supporter

Helps cover gear, safety, logistics, and outreach materials.

This keeps the walk strong and steady.

In closing ❤️✨

Peace is not just passive.

Peace can require endurance.

Peace can require presence.

Peace could require groups of people coming together to model care and compassion.

This walk is a reminder that transformation happens step by step.

If you believe in unity.

If you believe in youth.

If you believe in gratitude as a practice.

Sponsor a kilometre.

Sponsor a need.

Walk with me.

In peace,

Teajai Travis