To add more purpose to this journey, I'm linking this major undertaking to raising awareness and supporting a cause that's important to me and touches just about everyone in some way or another. We all know someone who has struggled or struggled with mental health challenges ourselves. Everyone has mental health - it's time we take care of it the same way we do physical health. In addition to spending the next 8+ months training for this event, I'm raising donations for an organization focused on mental health advocacy, access to medications, support, and protection: Mental Health America (MHA), an advocacy group focused on promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness.

Because this is my first significant fundraising campaign, I've set a moderate goal. If you are able to donate, please do.  With so many things happening in the world and in our lives right now, I realize that it's a lot to ask of you. A donation in any amount will make a difference and would be so greatly appreciated.

To follow my training journey, please follow me on Instagram! 

I hope you will consider donating to this campaign and join me in helping people with mental health challenges. Thanks for your generosity and support! 

You can learn more about Mental Health America here: https://www.mhanational.org/

Mental Health America is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Their IRS identification number is 13-1614906. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful completion of your donation. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. 

Please note:  www.classy.org is an approved fundraising platform for MHA. Your donation via this link will go directly to the charity.