Arizona dad turns heartbreak into national movement with Million Mile Challenge
Now he is launching the Million Mile Challenge to honor those lost to substance abuse. GILBERT, Ariz. - A Gilbert father went to great lengths for his son's last walk, sharing that journey in hopes of inspiring others to tell their story, one step at a time. The backstory: Barry Adkins says it was his son Kevin's high school graduation where he really bonded with him.
- ▪Now he is launching the Million Mile Challenge to honor those lost to substance abuse.
- ▪GILBERT, Ariz. - A Gilbert father went to great lengths for his son's last walk, sharing that journey in hopes of inspiring others to tell their story, one step at a time.
- ▪The backstory: Barry Adkins says it was his son Kevin's high school graduation where he really bonded with him.
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Arizona dad turns heartbreak into national movement with Million Mile Challenge By Steve Nielsen FOX 10 Phoenix Gilbert Published July 26, 2026 2:03 PM MST Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published July 26, 2026 2:03 PM MST Gilbert father turns grief into Million Mile Challenge A Gilbert father walked his son's ashes to Montana after an alcohol poisoning death. Now he is launching the Million Mile Challenge to honor those lost to substance abuse. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen hears his story.
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