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Runner from Slinger crossing Wisconsin in 7 days

 

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Mike Borst of Slinger is one of three runners on a team running 300 miles across the State of Wisconsin in seven days to bring awareness to mental illness and suicide prevention.

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The team started Saturday, May 7 and made it from Algoma to Green Bay.

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Throughout the journey to Hudson, Wis. they will run on average 42 miles per day, their route will include stops at local schools and community organizations. You can find more information about the route at www.defeatthestigmaproject.org.

Where will they be and when?

Saturday, May 7     Algoma, Rankin, Casco, Luxemburg, New Franken, Green Bay

Sunday, May 8       Green Bay, Howard, Anston, Pulaski, Zachow, Bonduel, Shawano

Monday, May 9     Shawano, Lyndhurst, Bowler, Eland, Norrie, Hatley, Ringle

Tuesday, May 10    Ringle, Weston, Schofield, Wausau, Rib Falls, Milan

Wednesday, May 11     Milan, Abbotsford, Curtiss, Withee, Lombard, Thorp, Stanley

Thursday, May 12       Stanley, Chippewa Falls, Howard, Albertville (* we are passing North of Cadott)

Friday, May 13            Albertville, Cedar Falls, Khapp, Wilson (*passing North of Menomonie)

Saturday, May 14       Wilson, Hersey, Baldwin, Hammond, Hudson

 

Photos courtesy Angie Borst.

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