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Goal is $3,500
$465 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. This will be my second official climb! My son, Elijah, was diagnosed with a very severe case of Schizoaffective Disorder 3 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 brain diseases like his. I chose to join a hike with HIKE for Mental Health to help increase awareness and education about severe 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.
For more information on Severe Mental Illnesses like Elijah’s, please see the following one-pager created by the Treatment Advocacy Center: https://www.tac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Understanding-SMI-v5.pdf
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
Molly
$100
So glad you are hiking again!
Maggie
$15.00
Supporting you, Lisa!
Susan Schermerhorn
$50
Lisa Lisa! Love you and E. Get hiking lady!
Jess
$100
Sending you all the mountain loving as you climb yours ❤️
Rob
$100
One step at a time!
Anonymous
$100
Keep climbing, fighting, and advocating!
