I Hike For Mental Health is an initiative to raise and donate money for mental health/wellness. 100% of all cash raised will go to The Mental Health Coalition nonprofit, a “collective of organizations working to destigmatize mental health and empower access to vital resources and necessary support for all.”

At the end of September—to raise awareness for mental health— i will hike the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT), a 70-mile backpacking and hiking trail in Pennsylvania. Tentatively, the fundraiser will end following the completion of the 4-day/3-night hike.

The goal for the I Hike For Mental Health initiative is $7000 raised. $7, $70, or $700 are the preferred donation amounts, but any contribution will go towards the cause; my $700 donation ($100 increments for each of the 7 weeks leading up to the hike) gives us a head start. In addition to donations, sharing the initiative and spreading the word will be helpful.

I Hike For Mental Health; let’s come together to help each other!!