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After five years of walking across America, Dr. Dennis Godby reflects on the unexpected moments, generosity, and countless people who have helped carry Walk USA for Health Equity forward—and invites others to join the final 760 miles.

Behind every mile of Walk USA for Health Equity is a remarkable network of family, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and communities. In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Dennis Godby shares how generosity, hospitality, and meaningful conversations have carried him across America—one step at a time.

What is it really like to walk across America? In Part 1 of this three-part series, Dr. Dennis Godby takes readers through a typical day on the road, sharing the challenges, routines, and purpose behind Walk USA for Health Equity.

The Fourth of July holiday often includes fireworks and parades, backyard barbecues and neighborhood festivals - all of which can be overstimulating for some individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism.

When it comes to luxury vehicles, the bar resides in a high place. Mediocrity is not acceptable. And perhaps that's a primary reason why the IS 350 ranks among the middle of the pack amid some more impressive rivals like the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A5, BMW 3 Series (330i, M340i) Genesis G70, and a few others.

Despite the all-around improvements, we're not major fans of the 2026 Toyota Sequoia. One issue is the Sequoia comes standard with a fake engine noise (Engine Sound Enhancement) that's frankly annoying. We have no clue why the company feels this is needed.