Jason Lennox, a Minnesota business owner is in the middle of a 307-thousand mile walk.
He is dedicating it to the people who died in 2024 from substance abuse or mental health struggles.
Jason Lennox’s father died at age 39, from cirrhosis of the liver, caused by alcohol abuse.
His father’s death hit home, causing Lennox to go on his own path of mental health issues and substance abuse.
Years after recovery… Lennox noticed a large number of deaths… from mental health and substance abuse.
Those deaths… started “the Recovery Road” campaign.
Lennox isn’t the only one on this Recovery Road…
Multiple people joined his cause, including former Minnesota Vikings defensive end, Everson Griffen.
Everson Griffen/former NFL player/2:15
If I had Jason my NFL career, I still be playing right now, Griffen said.
In recent years, Griffen has been through some of his own mental health struggles.
Saying that walking many miles with Lennox by his side has taught him a lot.
“You just find good habits, good routines, and good disciplines to be able to identify your weaknesses and grow, Griffen said.
Lennox’s trip ends in Nashville, where he’ll be speaking at the InVest behavioral conference on October 22nd.
to advocate for more funding and resources for those struggling with mental health issues.
He is encouraging people going through tough times to “hang on one more day”
because you never know what will flip the switch….
I always say it’s up to us to reach out to them, Lennox says.
Lennox’s campaign also includes a fundraiser to open mental health and substance abuse facilities.
The goal is $307,000, each dollar attributed to a person who passed in 2024 from either cause.