Three men walking in a park.
Three men walking in a park.

Local minister to walk, run, bike 50 miles for clean water in Peru

A local minister and Marine Corps veteran will be walking, running and biking a total of 50 miles on Saturday to raise money and support for clean water in remote Peruvian villages.

James Grayson and his wife, Crystal, are the founders of Kingdom Ventures International, a nonprofit that’s mission is to bring hope and clean water to families in Peru plagued by waterborne illnesses.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Morgan Starling.

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News reporter at The Jacksonville Daily News
Morgan Starling

I am currently a general assignment reporter with The Jacksonville Daily News. We are under Paxton Media Group, which is based in Paducah, Kentucky. I have nearly three years of reporting experience on all subjects from military reporting to public safety to new business. Just this year, I received seven North Carolina Press Association Awards.

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