Deidre’s Hike for Mental Health
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Goal: $200.00
$0.00 donated
Goal: 30.0 miles
0.0 miles completed
The pandemic has been causing increased symptoms of depression and anxiety for many people. Including me. As a mental health clinician, I have seen first hand the ways in which we are all struggling. And the thing that has kept me much healthier than I might be otherwise has been hiking. Without the time I have spent hiking this summer, I know I would be deeper into my own depression, and less able to support others.
I am hiking this October to support myself and others who use hiking as a coping skill and emotional support for their mental health. This fundraiser is my motivation to keep getting out on the trails even though it’s getting colder.
Please support by donating or sharing this page if you can.
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.
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