‘Journey of a lifetime’: Mental health advocate reaches RI on walk across U.S.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A man who has spent nearly 1,000 days walking across the United States is bringing his message of hope to Rhode Island.

To Kyndal Ray Edwards, the walk is about more than miles. Each step has meaning.

“I’m walking for mental health awareness and recovery,” Edwards told 12 News. “There’s too many people that are losing their lives daily to drug overdose and suicide.”

‘You Matter’

The entire time, he’s pushed a cart carrying T-shirts with the names of people who have died and a sign that reads, “You Matter.”…

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