Walk With a Doc Aug 17, 2026 - Steady Pace & Summer Heat
Podiatry Doc Talk
This August, our focus is beat-the-heat consistency: prioritizing simple, daily movement over grueling workouts in the Florida summer. Together, we’ll discover how a commitment to just 20 to 30 minutes of purposeful walking, 5 days a week, compounds into lasting cardiovascular strength, balance, and vitality. Along our route, we’ll draw inspiration from notable DeLand figures who embodied lifelong momentum, community dedication, and foundational wellness: Mayor Donald Archer Page: Multi-sport athlete, business educator, and former DeLand mayor who proved how steady habits pay massive...
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Walk With a Doc July 20, 2026 - The Rainy Catch-up
Podiatry Doc Talk
Welcome to our reclaimed June walk—today is a four-corner scavenger hunt! Mausoleum: Find the nearby resting soul whose name means ancient ruler. North Edge (Plymouth Road): Walk east and find the oldest person resting under the pines. South Edge (Near Office): Traverse across to find the oldest soul in the southern section. Return to Mausoleum: Check out the bat house. Florida’s Mexican free-tailed bats show us what true fitness is—agility, cardiovascular stamina, and purposeful movement that protects the community. Let's get hunting!
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Walk With a Doc June 15, 2026 - Red Poppy
Podiatry Doc Talk
This month’s Walk With A Doc event in DeLand was an incredibly unique, moving experience that perfectly blended community health with living local history. In honor of Father’s Day, the walk featured an interactive, theatrical tribute to four local fathers and grandfathers at key stops along our route, brought to life through richly textured audio monologues. Our walkers got their steps in while connecting with four remarkable, distinct life stories: Michael John Booth: An adventurous Army veteran and organic farming pioneer who lived in the Everglades, wrestled alligators, and spent his...
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Walk With a Doc May 18, 2026 - Growth & Renewal
Podiatry Doc Talk
🌸 Growth, Renewal, & Remembrance Welcome, everyone, to this Monday's Walk With a Doc. May is a profound month to explore a cemetery. It brings the full, vibrant awakening of Spring—a literal triumph of life over winter—and, of course, it’s the month we honor motherhood. Exactly. Mourning is rarely just about sadness; it’s about connection. The Victorians, especially, viewed the cemetery as a canvas, using a beautiful shorthand of symbols to tell stories about the people resting here. Look around—every carved leaf, animal, and object is a word in a silent language. Let’s...
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Walk With a Doc April 20, 2026 - Earth Day Celebration
Podiatry Doc Talk
The Roots of Volusia Earth Day Legacies: Four Lives That Built a County 1. Lillian Mohr Jost: The Aviator of Nirvana Ranch The Hook: A Vassar-educated librarian who traded her pilot’s wings for a tractor. The Insight: Lillian’s story is about the health of the spirit. After flying for the Ninety-Nines in WWII, she moved to rural Groveland to raise Brahma cattle at Nirvana Ranch. Her "Heaven on Earth" philosophy at age 102 reminds us that longevity is rooted in a positive nature and the ability to find beauty in the dirt and the sky alike. 2. Hubert Hudson Jacobs: The Dairyman of DeLand The...
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Walk With a Doc March 16, 2026 - March On
Podiatry Doc Talk
Step Into Health: More Than Just a Walk Join us tonight as we trade the clinical setting for the local path. Tonight’s conversation isn't just about "getting your steps in"—it’s about understanding the interconnectedness of your feet, your food, and your future. We will explore how simple, evidence-based lifestyle shifts can transform your structural health from the ground up. What We’ll Discuss Tonight: The "Second Heart": How your calf muscles act as a vital pump for your circulation. The Power of the Plate: Why a heart-healthy, plant-based diet is the ultimate anti-inflammatory...
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Walk With a Doc February 16, 2026 - The BeLoved of DeLand
Podiatry Doc Talk
The BeLoved of DeLand 1. Victor Montrose Fountain Jr. (1897–1980) The Identity: A pillar of local business and a WWI veteran. Legacy: Owned the V.M. Fountain Company and led the Volusia Fruit Company during the height of the orange industry. Community Impact: Served as President of the DeLand Chamber of Commerce and Director at Barnett Bank. He believed that a strong town is built by neighbors who show up and serve. 2. Alva Cora Callaham Williams (1892–1991) The Identity: DeLand’s "oldest realtor" and a pioneer for women in business. Legacy: Opened her real estate firm in...
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Walk With a Doc January 19, 2026 - 1 Year Anniversary & MLK Jr. Day
Podiatry Doc Talk
"Celebrating one year of Walk with a Doc DeLand at historic Oakdale Cemetery with a reflection on the social philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Here are four short, secular excerpts from Dr. King’s later works, to celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary of Walk With a Doc – DeLand and DeLand Foot & Leg Center, January 19, 2026. These focus on economics, the dignity of work, and the interconnectedness of society, making them excellent choices for a grounded, thoughtful discussion in a historic setting. 1. On the Interconnectedness of Humanity From: "The World House" (1967) "All...
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Walk With a Doc December 15, 2025 - Winter Solstice
Podiatry Doc Talk
This is a special reminder for our 12th and FINAL Walk with a Doc (WWAD) of 2025, happening TONIGHT! As we gather, we are just days away from the Winter Solstice—the darkest and shortest day of the year (December 21st). Historically, the solstice is a powerful turning point, symbolizing the rebirth of the sun and the slow return of light. It's a time for reflection on the past and looking forward to the promise of a new season.
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Walk With a Doc November 17, 2025 - Veterans Stories
Podiatry Doc Talk
Welcome, everyone, to Oakdale Cemetery. Established in 1882, this is one of Volusia County's largest and most historic resting places. Today, we're not just looking at granite and marble; we're pausing at the final resting places of four remarkable DeLand citizens whose lives spanned nearly a century of American history and touched fields ranging from combat to law, aviation to medicine. As we walk, we will hear the stories of service, resilience, and community commitment. First, we will honor Judge Harrison Dale Griffin, a decorated combat infantryman in World War II who returned home to...
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Earth Day Legacies:
Four Lives That Built a County
1. Lillian Mohr Jost: The Aviator of Nirvana Ranch
The Hook: A Vassar-educated librarian who traded her pilot’s wings for a tractor. The Insight: Lillian’s story is about the health of the spirit. After flying for the Ninety-Nines in WWII, she moved to rural Groveland to raise Brahma cattle at Nirvana Ranch. Her "Heaven on Earth" philosophy at age 102 reminds us that longevity is rooted in a positive nature and the ability to find beauty in the dirt and the sky alike.
2. Hubert Hudson Jacobs: The Dairyman of DeLand
The Hook: The "Beacon" of health who fueled a city through the Great Depression. The Insight: Hubert’s legacy is the health of the body. By founding Beacon Dairies in 1935, he provided the literal nourishment for Volusia County. From the pasture to the County Commission, he modeled civic stewardship. He shows us that a community’s strength depends on reliable local food systems and the willingness to step up when your neighbors need a leader.
3. Maureen Peterson Talton: The Native Navigator
The Hook: A basketball star who coached DeLand into the digital age. The Insight: Maureen’s focus was the health of the environment. A "Native Floridian" born in the Pierson ferns, she bridged the gap from traditional libraries to multi-media learning. But her true "Earth Day" legacy was her compassion for the voiceless—protecting Florida’s wildlife and tirelessly managing the local feral cat population to ensure a balanced ecosystem for all.
4. Bettie Lee Hessey Durden: The Social Force of Nature
The Hook: The real estate broker who sold the land and then fought to save it. The Insight: Bettie Lee represents the health of the community. She knew every acre of Volusia County through her 50 years in real estate, but she used her influence to lead the Audubon Society and the World Wildlife Fund. She proves that commerce and conservation can walk hand-in-hand, and that staying socially active is the key to a sharp mind at 96.