ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Jaisol Martinez participating in walking challenge

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Jaisol Martinez is participating in a north suburban walking challenge.

True North Treks, a national nonprofit based in Evanston that supports young adults and caregivers affected by cancer, is inviting people across the country to participate in "Step It Up!" a free summer step challenge running July 1 through Aug. 31.



Here's how to join Martinez's team, "Jaisol's Mighty Soles":

1. Download the free StepUp app at https://thestepupapp.com.
2. Join the "TNT Step It Up!" challenge at https://join.thestepupapp.com/DePtrG.
3. Join "Jaisol's Mighty Soles" step team at https://join.thestepupapp.com/RYQM3S.



Open the app once a week to sync steps.

Visit www.truenorthtreks.org for more information.