Sean Astin: Running with Purpose

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Sean Astin: Running with Purpose

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65 minutes

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Jul 16, 2018

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Most people know actor Sean Astin from his many lovable roles in film and TV - from Samwise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings, to Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, to Bob in Stranger Things. But when he's not creating memorable characters for viewers to enjoy, he's focusing on another one of his life's passions: running. And, a few years ago, he developed an after-school program that can have a profound effect on children.

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Jul 16, 2018

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