35 Trails for Forest and the Femme
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One year. 35 Trails.
Wild places are a type of medicine. Anyone who has found comfort under a forest canopy or renewal on the flank of a mountain knows this is true.
It's a medicine that everyone should have access to.
Forest and the Femme is a Vancouver-based non-profit that brings women outside, allowing them to experience the healing and empowerment that nature can provide. The barriers these women face make accessing nature both difficult and extremely important.
I love being in the wild; hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, ski touring and even sitting in the forest and breathing have been my saving grace.
For nearly 3 years, I have struggled with chronic fatigue that my doctor only recently discovered was stemming from a hormonal disorder. I have also, at various times, faced mental health challenges, and experienced the financial impacts of chronic illness. I am acutely aware of the physical, mental and financial challenges that women face, and of the healing power of nature.
This year, as I turn 35, I am so grateful for my returning health and for all the support I have received over the years, and it's time for me to focus outward. I plan to complete 35 trails during my 35th year (from May 9, 2018 to May 9 2019) to raise money in support of Forest and the Femme. This may be by foot, ski, paddle, bike or any other self-propelled means.
I am working with the organization's founder, and all funds raised will go directly to Forest and the Femme, to help get women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside outside.
How You Can Help
-make a one-time donation
-commit to donating a set amount per trail
-sponsor a particular trail (which I will promote on my website and social channels)
-join me! Come hiking with me, and ask your friends an family to support your efforts by making a donation.
-follow and share at Girl in the World
*note: tax receipts are available from Forest and the Femme. In order to receive one, you must include:
-your full name AND middle initial (if you have one)
-your full mailing address, including postal code.
Wild places are a type of medicine. Anyone who has found comfort under a forest canopy or renewal on the flank of a mountain knows this is true.
It's a medicine that everyone should have access to.
Forest and the Femme is a Vancouver-based non-profit that brings women outside, allowing them to experience the healing and empowerment that nature can provide. The barriers these women face make accessing nature both difficult and extremely important.
I love being in the wild; hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, ski touring and even sitting in the forest and breathing have been my saving grace.
For nearly 3 years, I have struggled with chronic fatigue that my doctor only recently discovered was stemming from a hormonal disorder. I have also, at various times, faced mental health challenges, and experienced the financial impacts of chronic illness. I am acutely aware of the physical, mental and financial challenges that women face, and of the healing power of nature.
This year, as I turn 35, I am so grateful for my returning health and for all the support I have received over the years, and it's time for me to focus outward. I plan to complete 35 trails during my 35th year (from May 9, 2018 to May 9 2019) to raise money in support of Forest and the Femme. This may be by foot, ski, paddle, bike or any other self-propelled means.
I am working with the organization's founder, and all funds raised will go directly to Forest and the Femme, to help get women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside outside.
How You Can Help
-make a one-time donation
-commit to donating a set amount per trail
-sponsor a particular trail (which I will promote on my website and social channels)
-join me! Come hiking with me, and ask your friends an family to support your efforts by making a donation.
-follow and share at Girl in the World
*note: tax receipts are available from Forest and the Femme. In order to receive one, you must include:
-your full name AND middle initial (if you have one)
-your full mailing address, including postal code.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kristin Warkentin
Organizer
Vancouver, BC
Jaime Adams
Beneficiary
