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Newburyport Native Runs Across America, and a CT Father's Viral Collection Helps "Honor Connor"

Newburyport Native Runs Across America, and a CT Father's Viral Collection Helps "Honor Connor"

New England Weekend

April 3, 202136m 39s

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Show Notes

Michael Wilson is getting ready to run across the country. The Newburyport native joins Nichole to talk from the shores of Hermosa Beach, California about his upcoming trip. Michael has details about his motivations, his plans to get back home, and the charities he's hoping to support. Scott Johnson from Connecticut recently went viral for his extraordinary Boston sports memorabilia collection, but the collectibles weren't the only reason he put it together. Scott explains his family's efforts to honor their late son, Connor, who took his own life after a years-long struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression and cancer. ++ CW: Suicide, addiction ++

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anxietyathletecancerconnecticutcross-countrydepressiondrug-addictionfamilyhonor-connorlong-distance-runningmassachusettsnewburyportnew-englandnew-hampshirerun-across-americarunnerrunningsuicidesuicide-preventionunited-states