The back story to the OCD Walk...
In 2012, Denis Asselin walked over 500 miles — or roughly one million steps — from his home in Cheyney, PA, to Boston, MA, in memory of his son Nathaniel. Nathaniel took his own life at just 24, after a long struggle with severe body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and OCD. After Nathaniel’s death, Denis decided to embark on a pilgrimage to honor Nathaniel and to raise awareness about the disorder that stole his young son’s life. On June 5, 2012, Denis completed his walk in Boston, and was greeted by staff of the International OCD Foundation, as well as friends, family, and members of the OCD community at a rally honoring Denis and supporting OCD and BDD awareness.

To carry on this tradition, the One Million Steps for OCD Walk was created the following year in the same spirit of raising awareness, funds, and hope. It is in this spirit of hope that we invite you to join us.

Join an OCD Walk near you!
Philadelphia, PA
September 30, 2023
Austin, TX
September 30, 2023
Asheville, NC
September 30, 2023
Dallas, TX
September 30, 2023
Columbus, OH
September 30, 2023
Greenville, SC
September 30, 2023
Akron-Canton, OH
October 1, 2023
Seattle, WA
October 1, 2023
Durham,NC
October 7, 2023
Harrisburg, PA
October 7, 2023
Washington, DC
October 7, 2023
Oconomowoc, WI
October 7, 2023
Wilmington, NC
October 8, 2023
New Orleans, LA
October 8, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA
October 14, 2023
Greensboro, NC
October 14, 2023
Des Moines, IA
October 14, 2023
Buffalo, NY
October 14, 2023
Cincinnati, OH
October 14, 2023
Overland Park, KS
October 14, 2023
Chicago, IL
October 14, 2023
Atlanta, GA
October 15, 2023
Phoenix, AZ
October 15, 2023
Orlando, FL
October 22, 2023
Long Island, NY
October 28, 2023
Erie, PA
October 28, 2023

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