Marissa’s hikeOctober in Memory of Colin
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Goal: $200.00
$50.00 donated
Goal: 32.0 miles
0.0 miles completed
I chose to join a hike with HIKE for Mental Health to help stamp out the stigma of mental illness and conserve wilderness trails.
Earlier this year, my friend lost his battle against mental illness. March 2nd to be exact, that’s why I am choosing to hike 32 miles this October. To honor Colin.
Colin could light up a room the second he walked into it, literally. He could always put a smile on your face, no matter what kind of mood you were in. That is how I remember Colin- a great friend who always wanted others to be happy.
Being happy, to me, comes naturally when I am on the trails. Each blue jay that passes and the gust of wind that follows, makes me feel connected my friend.
Thank you for following along on my journey this October. All I ask is for some words of encouragement & to share my journey. You can donate to this awesome organization through my hike if you’d like to.❤️
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.
We love you very much and are so proud of you for doing this and for doing it in Colin’s memory! 🩵
We’re very proud of you! Just as Colin is! As the hikes get tough , picture his beautiful smile we all knew! ❤️