Support Pablo's Sacred Pilgrimage to Peru

Hello, friends, family, and community! Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer. Together, we can create ripples of healing, joy, and connection that will benefit not just me, but our entire community.

My name is Pablo, and I am a queer, nonbinary individual with a deep commitment to community organizing, healing, and joy. I was born and raised in Mexico and moved to the United States when I was 7 years old. For the past seven years, I have dedicated my life to community organizing and relational building, focusing on the well-being and happiness of those around me.

In 2018, I embarked on a cross-country bike ride and did my first GoFundMe to raise funds for a gravity-based clean water system for a community and school in Costa Rica. This journey not only strengthened my connection to mother earth, it also deepened my commitment to service and justice.

Last year, I founded QCHEX (Queer Collective for Healing & Expression), a spirited collective committed to facilitating dialogue, healing, joy, and representation for BIPOC Queer and Trans people. Our vision is to invite and engage the Queer & Trans BIPOC community in Durham and the Triangle to participate in various healing sessions and talks. Ultimately, we aim to create intentional community spaces where joy, fun, and support are at the forefront.

You can learn more about me in my website (RunningGuerrero.com) or visit QCHEX's website (QCHEX.org)

Why This Pilgrimage Matters:

This September, I have the opportunity to take my spiritual practice to the next level by embarking on a 9-day pilgrimage to Peru’s Sacred Valley. This journey will include spiritual teachings and ceremonies led by Q’ero Shaman Don Eduardo Chura Apaza and Rami Abu-Sitta. We will visit ancient Incan sites, receive Rites of Initiation, and engage in transformative practices that will deepen my understanding of the land, spirit, and self.

The pilgrimage will allow me to expand my own spiritual practice and become a better steward for the land and a guide for my community. By participating in this sacred journey, I hope to bring back the medicine and wisdom I receive and share it with the community, furthering our collective healing and growth. For more details on trip click here.

How You Can Help:

To make this journey possible, I need your support. The total cost of the Andean Odyssey is $3,500, which covers 9 days and 8 nights of guided spiritual journeying, accommodations, camping on the holy mountain Ausangate, meals, transportation within Peru, entry fees to sacred sites, and participation in Shamanic initiations and ceremonies. Additionally, airfare costs $900, and I will need approximately $500 for other travel and food expenses.

Donation Tiers:

- $5: Receive a personal thank-you e-note.

- $20: Receive a small token from my journey.

- $50: Enjoy a free 30-45 minute virtual session with me.

- $150: I will work with you to do a soul retrieval, a sacred practice to bring balance and support to your life.

- $200: Home Cleansing or Extraction

-$300: A three part energy work including Illumination, Extraction, and Soul Retrieval

-$500: 10 one-on-one sessions for self-embodiment and pleasure practices.

-$1,000: A plant medicine guided journey

-$1,500: A curated retreat journey for a group at your chosen location

My first goal is to raise $3,000 by the end of August. If we can reach $5,000, that would be ideal to cover all costs and allow me to focus fully on this transformative journey. Any amount helps, and even if you can’t contribute financially, sharing this campaign with your network would mean the world to me.

With deep gratitude,

Pablo