Man runs across U.S., aims to inspire people to do something positive

Published: 2005-06-14

GALLUP, N.M. (CNS) -- When Jonathan Williams arrived in Gallup June 7, he was one day shy of being one month into a run across America that he has undertaken to inspire people to do something positive with themselves and for society. "I'm doing this to promote positive attitudes and goals," said the 26-year-old native of West Hartford, Conn. "I want people to think outside of the box." Williams began his cross-country journey on Mother's Day, May 8, from Newport Beach, Calif. He will end his run in Newport, R.I. He said he did not realize the significance of his departure date until he started running. "My mother died of breast cancer seven years ago, and I think of her every day but didn't realize the significance of starting the run on Mother's Day until later," Williams said in an interview with The Voice of the Southwest, newspaper of the Gallup Diocese.

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