A friendship. There are moments in life when words like loyalty, love, and commitment stop being ideas—and start becoming action.
Right now, across the roads of New England, one of those moments is unfolding mile by mile.
Read more about the journey here
Justin Spencer, best known as the founder of Recycled Percussion, isn’t just running. He’s pushing—literally and figuratively—alongside his lifelong friend, Kris Prescott. And together, they’re taking on a journey that stretches roughly 160 miles from Vermont to the coast of Maine.
But this isn’t about distance.
It’s about friendship.
(I met Justin when his band was doing gigs in high school. Long before they made headlines. My son, has a TBI. I know the pain. Thank you, RP.)
More Than a Run
Years ago, Kris Prescott’s life changed in an instant after a serious accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. Daily tasks most people take for granted—walking, talking, independence—became ongoing challenges.
For Justin, that wasn’t something to stand by and watch.
So instead, he decided to do something bold. Something uncomfortable. Something meaningful.
He would push his friend—physically—in a wheelchair across states, through long days, hills, and exhaustion, to remind him of something simple but powerful:
You still have purpose.
The two set out from Brattleboro, Vermont, with a goal of covering about 26 miles a day, supported by a team helping them navigate the journey safely.
By the time they reached parts of New Hampshire, they had already logged dozens of miles—proving that determination can carry you farther than you think.
“Keep Pushing” Isn’t Just a Phrase
This journey has been described as a “friendship of love and support,” and that couldn’t be more accurate.
Because what Justin is doing isn’t just physical—it’s deeply personal.
He’s not chasing a medal.
He’s not chasing attention.
He’s chasing something much more important:
- Giving his friend a sense of purpose again
- Raising awareness and support for people living with traumatic brain injuries
- Showing the world what real friendship looks like
And maybe, just maybe, reminding all of us not to take our own abilities for granted.
A Life Built on Giving Back
If you know anything about Recycled Percussion, this probably doesn’t surprise you.
This is a group that once performed 45 shows in a single day, setting a world record while raising money for kids in need.
That same spirit—pushing limits while lifting others up—is now showing up on the open road.
This isn’t a one-time act of kindness.
It’s a lifestyle.
Why This Story Matters
In a world that often feels ruFriendshipshed, divided, or distracted, stories like this slow us down in the best way.
They remind us:
- Friendship isn’t just about the easy days
- Real support shows up when life gets hard
- Small acts of love can turn into something extraordinary
Because at the end of the day, this journey isn’t really about getting from Vermont to Maine.
It’s about showing what’s possible when one person refuses to let another face life alone.
The Takeaway
You don’t have to run 160 miles to make a difference.
Sometimes, it’s as simple as:
- Showing up
- Standing beside someone
- Or helping carry the weight when they can’t
Justin Spencer chose to push.
The question is…
where in your life can you do the same?
