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