Sole purpose; 8,600 miles trekked for mental health awareness

Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Kyndal Ray Edwards has made the most of his life since being released from the Re-Entry Work Camp in Baker County. He was compelled to stay away from drugs and alcohol and chose to live a clean life, hoping to be an inspiration to others. However, what the Clay County native did not realize is his story has made the news from coast to coast. Back in 2013, Edwards read an article about Harrison Milanian, who walked from Florida to California. Inspired by the trek he made, Edwards wanted to replicate it. “I tried to put together a walk on Jan. 1, 2015, but it didn’t work out,” he said. On the day he wanted to start his journey, Edwards