Overview
- Charleston Veterinary Referral Center repaired ligament damage in Aloka’s right rear knee and is administering laser therapy, icing, and range-of-motion exercises.
- The hospital says it is covering the full cost of the procedure and anticipates Aloka’s return by week’s end, with limited activity as he heals.
- On Jan. 13 the Walk for Peace moved from Great Falls toward Rock Hill, bringing the group close to the North Carolina line and Charlotte.
- The 2,300-mile journey began Oct. 26 in Fort Worth and is slated to conclude in Washington, D.C., around mid-February.
- The monks seek to promote compassion and plan to ask Congress to recognize Buddha’s birthday and enlightenment as a federal holiday, drawing large crowds and a sizable social media following.