Recycled Percussion founder completes 160-mile journey with friend in wheelchair
By Maria Wilson
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KITTERY, Maine (WMUR) — The inspiring journey of Justin Spencer, founder of the New Hampshire band Recycled Percussion, and his lifelong friend, Kris Prescott, came to an end Tuesday after Spencer pushed Prescott in a wheelchair 160 miles across three states.
The pair began their journey in Brattleboro, Vermont, last Wednesday and arrived in Kittery, Maine, on Tuesday.
Prescott suffered a traumatic brain injury in a serious accident eight years ago.
Inspired by his friend’s resilience, Spencer set out to raise money for others living with traumatic brain injuries.
Spencer said the journey was demanding and one of the hardest challenges he has ever done.
“Two years ago, I ran seven marathons in seven days in all seven continents, and this was 10 times harder, both mentally and physically,” Spencer said.
However, the pair did not make the trek alone. Friends, family members and supporters cheered them on at stops along the way.
“Each day I’ve seen them, either when they stopped for the night or I see them off in the morning, and it’s been wonderful,” said Linda Morgan of Ossipee. “This adventure is just one that you can’t even explain at words.”
“We met so many amazing people,” Spencer said. “We made connections with people that we will carry for a lifetime.”
Throughout the journey, Spencer’s message was simple: keep pushing forward. He said he hopes others are inspired by Prescott’s determination to overcome adversity.
Despite the heat and hills, Spencer said he would do it all again.
“I would do it again every day for the rest of my life if I could feel this” he said.
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