The latest ‘Walk with the Mayors’ event hosted by Coos Bay and North Bend city leaders attracted a large group of supporters rallying around a common cause of mental health and recovery.
The monthly walks were formed to create a unique opportunity for connection, conversation and a shared appreciation for both of the cities.
About one hundred community members came together to join the second-ever event with Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti and North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke, along with special guest Kyndall Ray Edwards on Dec. 18.
Edwards, aka ‘A Walking Testimony,’ has been spending time in the local community along his journey to walk to all four corners of the United States to bring awareness to mental health and addiction recovery.
He has already walked his way from Jacksonville, Florida to Washington State and is now heading down to Sand Diego, making stops along the Oregon Coast.
North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke introduced Edwards to the group that gathered before the walk at the North Bend Library.
“Mayor Benetti and I heard about his story and that he has some very specific messages, that you matter, that recovery is possible, as well as overall mental health awareness. That's something that we will for sure support and want to bring awareness to,” Mayor Engelke said.
The walk ended with a community conversation at the library. Edwards plans to resume his walk across America after visiting his family in Florida for the holidays. It will be his first time back home since he began his walk about 2 years ago.
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