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Welcome to the *Tim Teaches* podcast with Tim McCoy. In this episode, we dive deep into the touching and inspiring story of Barry Atkins, who turned the heartbreaking loss of his son Kevin to alcohol poisoning into a mission for change.  

Barry shares the emotional journey of walking 1,400 miles from Gilbert, Arizona to Kalispell, Montana with his son's ashes in his backpack. Along the way, he discovered the strength to heal and the determination to help others by spreading awareness. The conversation touches on themes of grief, resilience, and turning tragedy into a positive force.  

Learn more about Barry's mission and support his work at **[Kevin's Last Walk](http://www.kevinslastwalk.com)**.  

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**Chapters:**  
00:00 Introduction to an Unbelievable Story  
00:28 Meet Barry Atkins: A Journey of Loss and Resilience  
01:21 Kevin's Early Life and Character  
03:17 The Tragic Incident  
07:14 Coping with the Loss  
14:34 Barry's Healing Journey: Walking 1400 Miles  
22:31 Spreading the Message: Speaking to Schools  
26:26 Reflections and Moving Forward  
33:52 Conclusion and Contact Information  

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