Nathan Bates’s hike for mental health
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Goal: $2,500.00

$0.00 donated
I chose to make HIKE for Mental Health a part of my Pacific Crest TrailTrail hike to raise funds for a great cause and reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Would you will consider making a donation, leaving a message, or sharing this page?
Thank you.
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.
Hi Nathan,
I am excited you are making this journey and I hope you find everything you are looking for and more on the trail! I am donating to your hike in memory of my brother Neal Hanlin. He completed his triple crown in 2017 and spoke highly (and a little begrudgingly) of the PTC. It was incredibly challenging but incredibly rewarding, and I know he would join me in wishing you every success! I wish he was here to give you some real advise, but all I can do is cheer you on. There is a memorial setup for him (https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/NealHanlin/) if you feel like posting how your hike goes. I think people would enjoy knowing he is still touching lives.
Happy Trails,
Macky Guilherme