One man's mission to end bullying, one step at a time

An eastern Ontario man is determined to start a conversation around bullying and how it can impact mental health.

An eastern Ontario man is determined to start a conversation around bullying and how it can impact mental health.

Craig McCormick is walking five kilometres a day, for 31 days straight, to raise funds for a local distress centre.

"It is the message to the victims, 'we are here for you, we can’t change the system overnight, but little by little we will,'" McCormick said.

McCormick started his walk on Jan. 29 and will walk daily until Feb. 28, which is Pink Shirt Day, a day that promotes anti-bullying initiatives.

McCormick calls his campaign, "Take a Stand – Lend a Hand" and documents his travels on social media.

All the funds raised will go to the Distress Centre of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville.

“You kind of feel like you want to do more and invite people in to help you do more, to let the victims know 'we are behind you, and you are not alone in this and we will conquer bullying,'" McCormick said.