MaxxJoi - 30 Hour Walk for Mental Health

Walking 30 Hours for Mental Health & Take a Hike

Walk for Mental Health | Stand for change

Video: Welcome and quick intro to my GoFundMe page:
https://www.loom.com/share/b562c95194c14a9180f37462aa7a28a3

Join me in making a difference - I'm raising money to benefit Take a Hike Foundation, any conversion will initiate change and any donation will make an impact.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

I'm walking 30 hours (non-stop, yes) as a test for myself and a testament to global mental health. I'm currently working up to the 30-hour walk and endeavour to share my trials, tribulations, successes, and stories with you all (as best I can). 


Mt. Cook Stroll - NZ, 2016

Take a Hike Foundation 
Take a Hike is a full-time alternative education program that supports vulnerable youth ages 15-18 to overcome barriers and achieve success in school and in their lives. We use the outdoors to engage students in community, school and mental health supports. Our goal is to help students build the skills and resilience they need not just to graduate, but to navigate life as they become young adults.

I volunteered in 2018 with Take a Hike in Vancouver B.C. My experience stood out and has lead me to do what I can to give back here. During the time I was living in a van, working two jobs, and still made time to volunteer (as I could) because of the impact that the program has. I had the pleasure of being a volunteer on a multi-day trip to the Stein Valley. 

Cabin Walk -  NZ, 2016

Join me in making a difference - I'm raising money to benefit Take a Hike Foundation, any conversion will initiate change and any donation will make an impact.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

30 Hour Walk Details:

Date: Sep, 2020
Time: TBD
Location: Vancouver Island B.C., Canada
Support needed: Yes, please (walkers, logistics, nutrition, advice, other)

"Man of Movember" ~ NZ, 2013

Additional Content:
How to run 100 Miles  - This is my inspo for the walk itself
The Human Bean  - Relatable Content (humour & wisdom)
How to be Kinder to Yourself - "Courage is fear walking!"
How should we talk about Mental Health? - TED
Global Mental Health : Five Key Insights Which Emerge from the Data
Light When We Sea  - My personal Story
• My perspective and experience relating to mental health using surfing as an undertone. (Circa - 2017)
• This needs an edit, please read with a pinch of salt 

Additional Resources
Movement For Global Mental Health 
Mental Health  : Our World In Data

Flava-Sava Marathon - B.C. Canada, 2018

Once again, join me in making a difference - I'm raising money to benefit Take a Hike Foundation, any conversion will initiate change and any donation will make an impact.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

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