Danny Divilly’s 100 Day Thru-Hike
If you are Danny Divilly, log in to update your page.
Goal: $1,000.00
$1,675.00 donated
Hey everyone!
On June 11th, I will be starting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail is a 2193 mile trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. This trail traditionally takes 4-6 months to complete; however, my plan is to hike it in 100 days or less. Although I know it will be a self-inflicted physical and mental struggle, while I’m out there, I want to do something to help people who are tested daily with unseen struggles. It is through my hike that I am raising money for the organization Hike For Mental Health. This organization gives 80% of donations to providing grants that enable scientific research, including the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation in New York. The other 20% goes to well-established trail maintenance organizations to continue to improve trails for all of us to use. My goal is to raise $1000 dollars while also bringing awareness to the mental health crisis and funding gaps for mental health programs in the United States. I am looking for small donations of $1 to $10 dollars.
Note: I take COVID-19 EXTREMELY seriously. During my hike, I will be following social distancing, wearing a mask when I am around others, and not entering areas until the National Forest Service reopens them.
Thank you for reading; the link to donate will be in my profile description. Also, take a moment to reach out to someone who may need it.
1 in 4 families is affected by mental illness.
HIKE for Mental Health is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on the vision of a world in which everyone, including those who suffer mental illness, can find the simple joy of living.
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of those afflicted by mental illness, eliminate the associated stigma, and foster responsible use of wilderness trails.
As an all-volunteer organization, we distribute 100% of contributions raised by our hikes.
- 80% funds scientific research to understand and treat mental illness
- 20% conserves national wilderness trails
Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS. Thank you for your support.
To learn more, visit hikeformentalhealth.org.
To join a hike click here.
Best foot forward!
I am donating in memory of my husband who died by suicide 8 years ago. He suffered from Mental Illness for years and I am a survivor of 2 suicide attempts and still struggle daily with mental illness. I have found peace in hiking and it has changed my life. God bless you
Get it!!!!!!!!!
You’re a tough Galway man! 🇮🇪
What a great cause.
Inspiring journey for two great causes. Fair well and be safe!
Thanks for bringing out awareness for this cause(s) my guy, very important ! Very inspiring keep it going !
Best of luck, looking forward visiting up north when you’re done!
In memory of my Poppy.
Thank you for doing this, Danny!
Thank you for raising awareness for mental health. Safe journeys!
So proud of you Danny! Thank you for raising money for mental health. God Bless you on this journey, and prayers that He watches over you and keeps you safe and healthy🙏🏻❤️!!
Thank you for bring awareness to mental health. Hiking brings my family so much happiness. I can’t wait to see your final post at Mt. Katahdin. Good luck to you.
Looking forward to seeing your post on Mt Katahdin. Good luck to you.
Keep it up brother. It looks beautiful up there!
I hope you make a video on how to fashion pants into a tent and then back to pants!
Danny, super proud of what you are going to accomplish! Safe travels and I look forward to seeing you summit Katahdin.
In honor of those who struggle everyday and those we have lost to Mental Illness. My husband bring one of them. God rest his soul. His name was Doug Bruce. God bless you for bringing awareness. Keep up the good work you are doing an amazing thing.
Proud of you bud. See you when you get back.