Boyd Lalonde was suffering from depression when he gave away all of his possessions and walked across Canada. He is now making the trip for a second time and continuing to raise depression awareness.
SooToday cameras caught up with Lalonde in Sault Ste. Marie to discuss his trip, his fight with mental illness, and the Canadians full of 'heart' that he has met on his journey.
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