Hello Friends, Family, and Many Others!

Thank you for following my 2,650 mile journey on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from Canada to Mexico. It’s been an amazing experience filled with beautiful sunsets, demanding climbs, sprained ankles, and refreshing bodies of water. Every day offers new and unexpected challenges and delights while teaching me things about myself and the world around me. I’ve been on the trail 3.5 months and I’m roughly 3 weeks (and approximately 500 miles) from completing this endeavor.

Many PCT hikers attempt a “24-hour hiking challenge” and I’ve decided to have a go at this challenge too. Essentially, the idea is to see how many miles I can hike in 24-hours. I will attempt this challenge while fundraising to support the work of Blood Cancer United. Blood Cancer United’s mission is to cure blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma while improving the lives of patients and their families. This cause is particularly personal because my childhood friend, Olivia, was recent diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Please join me by supporting Blood Cancer United and sharing your strength with Olivia as she battles this disease.

Your support will enable Blood Cancer United to:

• Fund lifesaving blood cancer research that paves the way for innovative treatments.

• Provide essential information and support services to patients, ensuring they have access to quality, coordinated care.

I’m still deciding the correct location for the 24-hour challenge, but I will keep this updated as I figure it out (based on water access and terrain…). Since there is intermittent mobile service along my route, I’ll be sure to post photos on instagram of this challenge after it’s complete. Instagram: egh_onthepct

Thank you in advance. Your support and strength are appreciated more than you know! I’ll be thinking of all of you, one-step at time. When I’m done with the PCT in a month or so, I’ll reach out individually and share my gratitude.