From Combat to Kilimanjaro: Climbing for Those Fighting Invisible Battle!

One mountain. One mission. Bringing light to the invisible wounds of war.

⛰️ THE MISSION ️

In early 2027, I will attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro—Africa’s highest peak at nearly 20,000 feet, but this is more than a climb. This is a continuation of a mission that didn’t end when I took off the uniform.

I served 8 years in the United States Army completing 3 combat tours. Today, I serve as a Registered Nurse within the VA Healthcare System, and I’m pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Every day, I care for individuals battling PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other invisible mental health conditions—the kinds of wounds that don’t leave visible scars but impact every part of life. I too have suffered from the same invisible wounds. This climb represents those battles.

⚠️ WHY THIS MATTERS ⚠️

Too many veterans and individuals suffer in silence.

Too many stories go unheard.

Too many lives are impacted by conditions we can’t always see.

This journey is about:

1). Breaking the stigma around mental health

2). Raising awareness for PTSD and TBI

Showing that resilience and healing are possible

3). Standing for those still fighting their hardest battles

4). The mountain is real—but so is the fight happening every day off the mountain.

WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES

Your support helps fund:

1). Expedition costs (guides, permits, travel, safety support)

2). Training and preparation

3). Essential climbing gear

4). Mental health awareness outreach tied to this mission

5). Every dollar helps carry this message higher.

DONATION TIERS (JOIN THE MISSION)

$10 – “Base Camp Supporter”

You’re part of the foundation. Every climb starts here.

$25 – “Trailblazer”

Help take the first steps toward the summit.

$50 – “Altitude Builder”

Fuel the journey upward—every bit counts.

$100 – “Resilience Advocate”

Stand for those battling invisible wounds.

$250 – “Summit Supporter”

A major push toward the top—your impact is real.

$500 – “Expedition Partner”

Directly supports critical gear and logistics.

$1,000+ – “Legacy Sponsor”

You’re helping carry a mission bigger than the climb—recognized across all content and updates.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1). Donate if you’re able

2). Share this page with your network

3). Help start conversations about mental health

4). If you’ve ever known someone struggling silently—or fought that battle yourself—this mission is for you.

FINAL WORD

This isn’t just about reaching the summit.

It’s about proving that no matter how steep the climb, no one has to face it alone.

Climb with me. Support the mission. Change the conversation.