Anton Nootenboom on Instagram: "Do you want to be part of a World Record?! It’s finally happening! In order to get as many people as possible involved on this Guinness World Record Walk from LA to NYC to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health we are starting the one minute barefoot challenge! Take off your shoes, and go outside ! - Walk barefoot for one minute. - film yourself doing so. - Share the important message that we lose one man to suicide every single minute. - Tag me in your video and share the mission. - Use the hashtag #bravementalk - Tag 2 mates that you challenge to do the same ! Make it a reel, post or story.. however you want to share it ! Let’s create the world’s longest online chain to end the silence and to show that BRAVE MEN TALK! #bravementalk #mentalhealth #usa #la #kansascity #kansas #newyork #thebarefootdutchman #mentalresilience #mensmentalhealth"

754 likes, 40 comments - thebarefoot_dutchman on July 22, 2024: "Do you want to be part of a World Record?! It’s finally happening! In order to get as many people as possible involved on this Guinness World Record Walk from LA to NYC to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health we are starting the one minute barefoot challenge! Take off your shoes, and go outside ! - Walk barefoot for one minute. - film yourself doing so. - Share the important message that we lose one man to suicide every single minute. - Tag me in your video and share the mission. - Use the hashtag #bravementalk - Tag 2 mates that you challenge to do the same ! Make it a reel, post or story.. however you want to share it ! Let’s create the world’s longest online chain to end the silence and to show that BRAVE MEN TALK! #bravementalk #mentalhealth #usa #la #kansascity #kansas #newyork #thebarefootdutchman #mentalresilience #mensmentalhealth".

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So, ever since I can remember, I've liked to walk around barefoot. I still walk around barefoot in my yard (and wear sandals, sometimes with socks most of the year, while not in my yard).Walking around barefoot has its risks, but the tradeoff is the grounding sensation of walking on rain-soaked clover or moss) -- I even indulge in barefoot excursions in the snow. But most of all -- it makes me aware. Aware of how thirsty the soil is. Aware of how hot the pavement gets. Aware of what's growing and what isn't.

#BarefootWalking #WalkingInNature #MostLifeformsDontWearShoes

From 40C/100F+ temps to severe thunderstorm warnings. It’s been an interesting twenty four hours in Kansas.

#kansas #weather #thunderstorm #barefootwalking #worldrecord #weatherdelay #bravementalk

Two days. Two challenge coins for service to community.

#kansas #challenge #barefootwalking #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #bravementalk

The ‘Barefoot Dutchman’ continues his journey in Kansas

Anton Nootenboom, also known as 'The Barefoot Dutchman,' is in the middle of a barefooted journey across the United States. He stopped in Manhattan, Kansas on Saturday.

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Interviewed by WIBW TV in Manhattan, KS this morning. Spreading the word that Brave Men Talk.

#kansas #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #veteran #news #interview #bravementalk #barefootwalking #worldrecordattempt

Walking into the Little Apple today, Manhattan, KS.

We’re tired from the heat. We’re having electrical issues in one van. Refrigerator is broken in the other van. The road is wearing on us, yet we persist.

147 days walked.
1900 miles covered.
15185 Euros donated.

#barefootwalking #worldrecordattempt #kansas #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #veteran #support

The roads go on forever out here in Kansas.

Distance goal met for the day. Back to the ranch tonight for brisket and good company.

#barefootwalking #worldrecordattempt #kansas #drone #dji #bravementalk

We were invited to stay with a local family in Glasco, KS. Great place to rest and very generous of them.

#barefootwalking #worldrecord #kansas #kindness #mentalhealth #bravementalk

10:00am start time today. Anton plans to walk until 1:30 and then we’ll find some place to pull over and watch the EuroCup game.

Let’s go Oranje

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