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Goal is $3,500
$3,745 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!
Tray Genovese
$25
Thinking of you & your family, Lisa! ❤️
Erica G.
$50
Thinking of you as hike for E! Sending you much love and support!
H May & Kelly Walker
$75
All our love and support
The Jennings Family
$500
We’re pulling for you both!!!!
Kristin Jabara
$25
My heart breaks for you and Elijah. Thank you for what you are doing- speaking out, reducing stigmas, fundraising, loving your boy. Your work is so important. Thinking of you ♥️
Donna Davenport
$50
When I think it can’t get any worse… hike, yes, hike, and achieve goals that sheer effort and skill reward… if only mental health were similarly challenging… you would have solved it years ago!
Amber Hunt
$100
So much love to you and your son, Lisa ❤️❤️❤️
Erica
$25
Rod King
$100
I read your update about Elijah, and my heart is just breaking for you. I am so incredibly sorry that you are both going through this nightmare. I worked for five and a half years in mental health, I know just how grueling, complex, and agonizing these setbacks can be. Please know that even though you feel like all you can do right now is love him, your fierce, unwavering love is the most powerful thing in his world. I will be cheering you on every single step of that climb. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do to support you right now, or if you just need someone to listen.
jA
$50
You are an amazing mom!!!
Lori Jansen
$50
My heart goes out to you and E.
The Schlossbergs
$50
Michael DeRosa
$100
Michelle and Cam
$50
🧗
James-Henry
$50
Sending love–
Aunt Barbara & Uncle Bill
$500
Jessica Chapman
$20
Love ya, lady. Thank you for sharing you and E’s story and advocating along the way.
Chris, Steph, Gannon & Soren Annear
$25
Rock it, Lisa!
Cole
$25
Wishing your family the best and mountains!
Laura D
$10
Bev Fryer
$100
Karen Petzold
$250
Go Lisa!
Your parents
$250
For a much better cause than reunions, etc.
Anne Draxl
$55.00
Sending you all the good mojo and mad respect!!
Anonymous
$100
Great work!
Barbara S.
$200.00
Wishing you courage and confidence at every crevice. Still and sure strength upon the summit and a peaceful pause at your peak.
Jenny Madia
$50
We got this.
$25
Thanks for raising the funds, friend.
Megan
$25
Love you Lisa!!
Stan Mathews
$100
Joy Pallischeck
$50
Great way to combine your passions!!!
Betsy Bihn
$100
Good luck on the climb! I know you will carry Elijah with you all the way to the top.
Rob and Ingrid
$50
Onwards! Upwards!
Karla M
$25
Congrats!
Regina Morse
$20.00
