Paul’s Memorial Hike for Mental Health
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Goal: $3,000.00
$2,109.00 donated
- Join me at Turkey Run State Park on August 26th at 10 a.m. for the inaugural “Paul’s Memorial Hike for Mental Health”. The purpose of this hike is to remember my son by sharing in his love for adventures in the great outdoors, to bring awareness and break the stigma of mental illness, and to raise funds in a partnership with HIKE for Mental Health. Hike for Mental Health gives 100% of the proceeds to mental health research as well as to conserve wilderness trails so that others can maintain their mental health by enjoying hiking on trails.
Paul always enjoyed the outdoors and could be found out camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking, trail riding, and rock climbing. Paul struggled with mental health issues at various stages of his life and at varying levels, however he seemed to be at his best when he would spend time investing in himself by doing the things he loved outside. Unfortunately Paul lost the battle by taking his life in March of this year. As tragic as this was I know his loss can be used to have a positive impact if we can remember the fun loving, free-spirited side of Paul by enjoying one of the things he loved. Hiking!
HIKE DETAILS:
When: August 26th, 2023 – 10 am until we are done. Come and go as you please.
Where: Turkey Run State Park. “Base Camp” will be at the Middle Shelter which is right off of the parking lot to the west of the nature center.
Fees: Unless you have an annual Indiana state parks entrance pass, there is a $7 entrance fee for in state residents and a $9 entrance fee for out of state residents. There are no fees to participate in the hike but you can give to Hike for Mental Health on this site before, during or after the hike if you choose.
Event Apparel: There are event tee-shirts available via an on-line store at https://shop.frecklesgraphics.com/hike_4_paul_memorial_fundraiser/shop/home that you may purchase now until July 30th at midnight. The shirts will be mailed directly to you in time to arrive for you to wear at the hike. All proceeds from the apparel will also be given to Hike for Mental Health.
Please consider attending the hike, making a donation, purchasing a tee-shirt, leaving a message, or sharing this page in order to help others in their battle with mental illness!
Thank you,
Brad Young
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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My heart goes out to you. I lost a 25-year old nephew to mental illness in 2018.
Can’t make this tribute hike, but everyone will be in my thoughts. Hugs to you as you hike in the memory of your son.
Great cause, Good luck today!!
Thank you for highlighting and fundraising for this important cause.
Thank you to everyone who made the hike successful!
Thank you to everyone that made the hike and fundraisers a huge success!
A heartful thank you to everyone that made the hike and fundraisers a huge success. I’m so appreciative of everyone’s generosity and sentiments in both honoring my son as well as raising both awareness and funds for an organization that gives to both mental health as well as trail maintenance.