Man Walks 525 Miles From Philadelphia To Boston In Late Son's Honor
BOSTON (CBS) - Last year, Denis Asselin's 24-year-old son took his own life.
The 24-year-old suffered from a body dysmorphic disorder.
In his son's honor and memory, Denis walked from Philadelphia to Boston, a distance of 525 miles.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.
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Along the way, he visited schools, clinics and medical facilities to spread the word about this disorder.
In addition to raising awareness, he has also raised $17,000 for research.
His walk came to an end Thursday in Boston, but his efforts will not end.
