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Goal is $1,500
$3,160 donated
I recently discovered HIKE for Mental Health while looking for ways to combine two things I’m passionate about- mental health advocacy and hiking. My son, Elijah, was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder 2 years ago. We are aspiring Adirondack 46ers, having completed 30 out of the 46 so far. Our last hike was in 2022. He is currently in a state psychiatric hospital and unable to hike with me, but as his mother I carry him with me wherever I am. I’m hoping to honor him on this hike, while raising important funds to help continue research for diseases like his. I chose to join a hike with HIKE for Mental Health to help stamp out the stigma of mental illness, raise necessary funding for the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and to also conserve wilderness trails. Would you 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.
Want to join a hike yourself? Visit our hike schedule.
Donations
JA
$100
Thank you, Lisa, for continually raising awareness!!!!
Rick Horton
$25
Chad Pierce
$25
Keep going, keep pushing! 🏔️
Dana
$50
Love you Lisa!
Olivia Watson
$50
Lisa- the love you give is phenomenal.
The Schermerhorns
$50
Get it gurrrrl
Megan
$25
Love this, Lisa!! Thank you for raising awareness! ❤️
Ali Marshall
$50
Big love ☆
Mary
$25
Glad to support your fundraiser, Lisa! Have a wonderful hike. My best to you and your son.
Stan Mathews
$100
Marie & John Leo
$25
You and Elijah are aways in our hearts.
Jaime
$50
My mom heart is always with you Lisa❤️
kd
$100
MD & CD-L
$50
Happy trails!!!
Bonnie & Dan
$25
Sending love and light
Lisa Principio
$50
You are a great advocate! 💚
Sara Smith
$50
You’ve got this! Thank you for shedding light on the importance of mental health treatment ❤️ Love you!
Michael S
$50
Keep fighting the good fight and you and Elijah will 46 ’em yet! We’re rooting for you!
Karla M
$25
Laura
$25
You’re an incredibly strong mom. Thank you for not keeping mental illness a silent disease.
Shawn Marie
$50
All my love, always💜
Renee
$30
💜
Peggy Lawler
$50
Kristin Jabara
$25
You are amazing, Lisa ♥️
Anne Waasdorp
$100
Prayers for a grace filled hike and grace filled recovery❤️
KAP
$50
💪🏔️❤️
Jeff and Kristen
$100
Thank you for climbing for this crucial cause! Good luck!
Cameron Miller
$250
Jess, Ari and Morgan
$100
We love you and you’re always in my heart ❤️
Karen G
$25
Chris Bergman
$20.00
Mary Shelley
$50
Betsy B
$50
B Quackenbush
$25
Stephanie Olsen
$100
You are amazing!
Jeness
$25
“Aunt” Ruthie
$25
Always thinking of you and Elijah. Best of luck on the climb!!!
Anonymous
$25
Roll-De-Lox
$100
Wishing you a safe hike and a tasty pickle atop the mountain! I commend your endeavors. Big hugs to you and Elijah. 🫂 ❤️
Molly
$100
Len DiGi
$50
Love + science = hope. What a brilliant event. Have a great hike!
Chris, Steph, Gannon & Soren Annear
$25
Love this! Happy hiking!
Jasper, Jake & Laura Perry
$25
We love you Lisa! You are the best, strongest Mama! 💪 🥰
RB
$25
Have a great hike! Find that fire on the mountain!
Jan Regan
$25
Keep climbing!
John & Sherry
$100
What great causes!
Lauren
$50
Lisa, Matt and I are always here should you anything. Big or small. Miss you, old friend.
James-Henry Holland
$35.00
Fond greetings 🙂
Toxic
$350
Enjoy the climb. Love you both!
Sarah Fitz
$25
Proud of you Lisa!
Maria and Paul Barden
$50
You are such a strong woman and mother. Great cause!
Kim
$50
Great job girlfriend!
Jim and Peg
$25
Such a feat, such feet, such a mom and advocate for your son and so many others.
Jeff & Elizabeth Jennings
$50
Cindy and Jim
$25
Lisa and Eli, we are sending healing thoughts and love!