Donovan Byrd has completed his barefooted walk for mental health and hopes his journey can help others by promoting mental health and wellness. (Gavin Simms/CBC)After 12 days of hiking the East Coast Trail from Cape St. Francis to Cappahayden, Donovan Byrd can finally put his feet up. The 24-year-old began his journey down the eastern coast of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula in August in an effort to raise money for mental health initiatives in the province. But the journey along the East Coast Trail was also fuelled by a different type of pain — the death of Byrd's cousin, Tyler Bolt. The donations will be split equally between the East Coast Trail Association to help tend the trails, and the Canadian Mental Health Association to help mental health initiatives.

Source: CBC News September 05, 2021 19:41 UTC