ST.
LOUIS, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On
Sunday, August 11th, Bar K in
Saint Louis will host a momentous
event celebrating Anton Nootenboom's
incredible journey to raise awareness for men's mental health.
Anton, also known at the Barefoot Dutchman, a Dutch Army veteran,
is on a mission to break a Guinness World Record by walking
barefoot across America, aiming to prevent men's suicides and
support mental health organizations.
EVENT DETAILS:
Forest Park Meet-up: 10:30 AM
- The meeting point is the Steinberg Skating Rink Parking Lot,
where participants will walk the final 2 miles to Bar K to break
the Guinness World Record with Anton & Oreo.
Final 2 Mile Guinness World Record Setting Walk with Anton
and his dog Oreo: 11:00 AM
The group will head out to walk the 2 miles to Bar K. Those
participating in the Forest Park meet-up for the 2-mile walk are
encouraged to wear proper footwear and arrange transportation back
to your vehicle from Bar K after the celebration.
Celebration at Bar K: 12:00 PM
- Anton, Oreo, Merel, and partners—Barebarics, Dogs for our
Brave, Veterans Community Project, Movember, and Bar K in Saint
Louis—will celebrate this Guinness World Record achievement and
help spread the message of #BraveMenTalk and the importance of
men's mental health. Attendees will hear from Anton and community
organizations and enjoy live music from Mick Byrd starting at 1
PM.
Anton began his journey on February 17,
2024, at Santa Monica Beach in LA and will finish in NYC. As
he arrives at Bar K in Saint
Louis, he will break the Guinness World Record for barefoot
walking.
This event supports Brave Men Talk's mission and spreads the
message about men's mental health.
Learn more about Anton's inspiring journey
at www.bravementalk.com.
Contact:
David Hensley (Bar K)
wag@barkdogbar.com
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