How much of Southern Nevada is food insecure?
An estimated 16.2%
What do people usually do to help?
pull out their checkbooks.
Is Jayson Black doing something else to help?
Yes
What?
He's running 26.2 miles a day for 26 days
How does that help?
It raises money and awareness for the Three Square Food Bank of Southern Nevada.
How did that come to CNN's attention?
longtime iReporter Chris Morrow was in Las Vegas and read about his campaign.
How old is Black?
28
What is his day job?
IT consultant
How is he juggling his work with his daily marathon?
unknown
Is it affecting his home life any?
He spent Thanksgiving Day on the street.
Did he at least eat some turkey when he went home?
No
Does he see hungry people often?
Yes
How does he know they're hungry?
they're holding a sign or digging through a garbage can for something to eat,
Does he resent people who donate turkeys at thanksgiving?
No
What does he say about hunger and Thanksgiving?
"It's great that everyone donates a turkey at Thanksgiving, but this is something bigger than just Thanksgiving."
What did he eat on Thanksgiving?
salad and protein shakes.
Is he complaining about that?
No
Why not?
he started this challenge to draw attention to impoverished people who go hungry on a daily basis.