Spreading Kindness One Rock at a Time | walk4rox on Along the Rock Podcast

Season 2, Episode 162

Join host Kaitlyn Blum on this episode of Along the Rock as she chats with Candace Buikema and Jerry Stock, the creative minds behind Walk4Rox—a community art movement spreading joy, one painted rock at a time!

Learn how this simple yet powerful project began during the pandemic, turning everyday walks into opportunities for creativity and kindness. From local trails to destinations as far away as Ireland and Mexico, Walk4Rox has connected people through art, positivity, and a shared sense of discovery.

🎨 Find out how to join the movement, where to spot these colorful kindness rocks, and why a little paint can make a big difference.

Follow Walk4Rox on Facebook and Instagram to get involved and share your finds.

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

00:22 – Meet Candace & Jerry: What is walk4rox?

01:10 – Where to Find Them on Social Media

01:18 – How walk4rox Got Started During COVID

01:41 – Traveling and Connecting with Other Rock Groups

02:00 – Favorite Rock Stories (Including One That Went to Ireland!)

02:30 – Funny Moment: The Rock on the Bicycle Seat

03:09 – The Joy of Finding Rocks

03:38 – Early Challenges and Discovering Paint Markers

04:28 – Future Hopes and Growing the Movement

05:06 – Favorite Rocks and Why They’re Hard to Give Away

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