Hello all,

Tyler Lau here with why I started this GoFundMe Page to help raise $2660 for the YWCA Missoula and NCBI Missoula.

I've had a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (~2660 miles) for years and this is finally the year! This year has already been great but I had to reevaulate why I was doing this trail. I didn't want to just hike the trail for myself because that's not the way I've lived my life. 
  
I'd like to raise $2660 to help support programs run through the YWCA-Missoula and NCBI-Missoula. I've had the pleasure of working with staff from both non profit organizations and have learned a lot about empowering youth, young adults and myself. I'd like to give back to the community that gave me so much by also helping to ensure that the future generations have access to engaging, educational and empowering programs.

The funds raised will be split between both organizations with specific programs listed below:

1) YWCA - GUTS (Girls Using Their Strengths)
  a) http://ywcaofmissoula.org/services/girls-empowerment-guts/

2) NCBI - B-RAD (Boys Respecting All Diversity)
   b)http://www.ncbimissoula.org/youth-and-schools/b-rad

3) YWCA/NCBI - POC Trainings and Workshops

Thanks for taking the time to read this and for any amount you can donate. 

Cheers
Tyler Lau

P.S. you can follow my travel blog at tylersadventuresyeah.blogspot.com