I was interested in doing the Make-A-Wish-Foundation Trailblazer’s hike (28.3 mi in 1 day) until I found out that if you don’t raise a minimum of $2500 you’re required to fund the difference to participate. To secure a healthy, safe, and democratic environment for all, WLP works to advance gender equity, involve men and boys in promoting gender parity, and facilitate the exchange of grassroots strategies within and across different cultures. Enter stage left: hiking for a cause. In their own words, WLP’s mission is to: ” …advance communication and cooperation among and between the women of the world in order to protect human rights, facilitate sustainable development, and promote peace. By clicking Accept or continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. That sounds pretty awesome (and straightforward) to me. I want to try to get more people to pledge and participate for a specific cause, and would love to find a platform to legitimize tracking and flow of funds. I thought it would be fitting, because although the risks and challenges of the trail are the largely the same for everyone, regardless of gender, women are still a minority in long-distance hiking (though you wouldn’t guess it from the awesome representation of female thru-hikers here on Appalachian Trials!). When I decided to thru-hike in 2015, I also started considering the possibility of using my hike as an opportunity to fundraise for a non-profit organization. Plus my favorite hiking partner, my dog, couldn’t participate. Registered as a Charity in Scotland No. Signing up looks to be very straightforward. ... registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Or that can build up and become something extraordinary, like the charity treks you see on these pages. Right now, the website has a set number of organizations pre-populated as causes you can hike for, but you can also always e-mail Paul to ask him to add an organization you care about. They’re easily accessible and will take you to some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the UK. I’ll be sure to update when the fundraising page is up, so stay tuned! I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2015, and now I'm just biding my time until the next adventure. Although the act of hiking itself is individualistic and often solitary, the larger hiking community is a true force to be reckoned with. 699547. A company limited by guarantee. This website contains affiliate links, which means The Trek may receive a percentage of any product or service you purchase using the links in the articles or advertisements. Mighty Hikes are a great series of one-day hiking marathons all over the UK. If you’re looking for walking challenges, then we have them in abundance here.

They say it takes 5 minutes to do, and you get a nifty hiking-friendly t-shirt once you raise $100. A more general fundraising website that allows you to set up a fundraiser with a goal monetary amount. Those looking to get into trekking might start small – say a ten-minute walk around the block – and continue with that. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES. To learn more, please visit the About This Site page.

Rest assured we will have the perfect trek for you. List of upcoming fundraiser and charity run/walks happening in and around Phoenix. I think it’s ridiculous for anyone to imply that as a woman I have to live my life in fear unable to pursue my dreams, or risk being a target. ... registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Thanks for your support!

Very interested in setting up something to do the PCT this summer. Considering it’s free to the user (funds come from major companies that consider it both charity and advertising), there’s no better way to do it! Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F).
Or, if you’d prefer, you can undertake a trekking challenge a little closer to home, in the form of one of the wildly-popular TrekFest events in the Brecon Beacons and the Peak District.

They inherit a portion of the donation, but reduce the fee for fundraisers that are for 501(c)(3) non-profits registered in the United States. I would love to see the ATC added and am in contact with the founder of CM and will bring up the idea to him soon. What’s even more ridiculous is that this implication is a reality for many women who have to fight each day for basic human rights, and for whom these dangers may be incredibly real.
Unlike Hikefor, they do inherit 3-5% of the donation for facilitating, but on the flip side seem to have a pretty active user base, meaning your cause might get more traction with complete strangers. So, I figure, why not harness the awesome power of the hiking community to give back? Those looking to get into trekking might start small – say a ten-minute walk around the block – and continue with that. Whether it’s out on the trail, here on Appalachian Trials, or elsewhere on the infinite interwebs, hikers help each other out, do trail magic, trade stories, and give advice. Whether it’s out on the trail, here on Appalachian Trials, or elsewhere on the infinite interwebs, hikers help each other out, do trail magic, trade stories, and give advice. Their founder Paul “Potential 178” Mitchell, basically created a hiking-specific fundraising tool, where you can set up a profile as a hiker, and then get the word out to friends, family, even the wider blogosphere (hint hint) to, Five Things I Wish I'd Known Before Hiking the Triple Crown, Power to Petites: Thru-Hiking Tips for Small Women, Southbound Thru-Hikers: The Appalachian Trail Hiker Survey, This Artist's Illustrations Highlight Challenges Faced by BIPOC Thru-Hikers, Help Wanted: Beer Drinking Appalachian Trail Hiker, Why I Started the Appalachian Trail Class of 2021 INCLUSIVE Group, My Tramily Gave Me the Confidence to Say "I'm Gay", AT History Lesson: The Invasion of Hot Springs. I can’t tell you why exactly women in general don’t thru-hike as often as men do, but I can tell you that I’ve been told multiple times (most often out of concern) that hiking solo is unsafe for a woman. This article was exactly what I was looking for and saved me a lot of time! Another great hiker specific organization, which strives to raise awareness and funds for both mental health research (80%) and trail maintenance (20%). Getting in contact is really the most direct way to communicate your intent, and sometimes a great way to get direct support from that organization and to get the word out on your hike. A fantastic one is also Charity Miles at http://www.charitymiles.org … It is an app (both iphone and android) that tracks your activity and will donate $.25/mile for walking/running or $.10/mile for biking to the charity of your choice. Registered company limited by guarantee, England & Wales (507597). Almost anyone can do it, no matter how old, young, fat or thin; there are no barriers! The challenges vary in their difficulty, taking place in destinations across the globe; from the stunning Peruvian highlands once occupied by the Incas, to the awesome architecture of the Great Wall of China, not forgetting the incomparable natural beauty of the Grand Canyon.