From 1953 to 1981 a silver haired woman calling herself only "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She vowed to "remain a wanderer until mankind has learned the way of peace, walking until given shelter and fasting until given food." In the course of her 28 year pilgrimage she touched the hearts, minds, and lives of thousands of individuals all across North America. Her message was both simple and profound. When asked to summarize it in a sentence she would say, "This is the way of peace; overcome eveil with good, and falsehood with truth, and hatred with love." Her life and example continue to inspire people all over the world.

Friends of Peace Pilgrim is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to spreading Peace Pilgrim's message.