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Ten kilometers north, south, east, and west wrapped together in a ten-kilometer loop. The route was meant to resemble a medicine wheel.

Rhonda Thomas, an indigenous Pelican Lake resident, ran a total of 50 kilometers across Saskatoon for a cause.

On Saturday, Rhonda ran to raise awareness for mental health and addictions.

“I was doing it for myself at first. I come from a background of addictions, a teen pregnancy, domestic violence. I lost my way at grade six, I now teach grade six, and I want to show my students that it’s possible,” said Thomas.

(Noah Rishaug/CTV News)

Her message is that no matter the issue, to keep on pushing. She says her run is symbolic of this.

“Let me tell you, when I was at 40 kilometers today I really wanted to give up, but you know …

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