Richardson's Return (The Saint, October 14, 2009)
PennyBen actually got its start more than ten years ago, when my dad, my brother, and I took a trip up to Isle Royale as a graduation gift for my brother from Aquinas College. I loved the trip so much, and perpetually asked my dad to take me on a similar trip for my college graduation. Read full story...

Aquinas College graduate will hike Appalachian Trail to honor dad, a penny at a time (Grand Rapids Press, April 20, 2009)
Ben Richardson's dad planned to take him backpacking as a college graduation present. But Ben's father died last year. In his memory, the 21-year-old Aquinas College senior has a plan of his own — to hike the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Read full story...

2,178 Pennies (Traverse City Record-Eagle, March 13, 2009)
Ben Richardson's dad had planned to take him backpacking as a college graduation present. But Ben's father died last year. So in his memory, the 21-year-old from Traverse City will hike on his own after he graduates. On the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Read full story...

WGVU radio interview
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