My personal journey with mental health started with my father. Growing up, I was ashamed to admit he was an alcoholic who struggled with anxiety and depression. Over a decade ago, I decided I wanted to get involved with working towards solutions to tackle the youth mental health crisis.
Riding in the Courage Classic on the Psyched To Climb team - the only team raising funds and awareness to address the continued mental health crisis - is an honor. I proudly co-captain this team. What motivates me when my legs are burning and my lungs feel like they are about to give out is knowing that I'm riding for those who have much larger mountains to climb.
I helped create a website to highlight the sobering facts that continue to plague our youth, our future. https://breakthestigmaco.org
My commitment to mental health care runs deep for many reasons. I feel privileged to be part of an incredible team and community of tireless providers and advocates. And, I invite you to be part of that team! I'll do the riding with your donation fueling me! This year - my 60th around this wild and crazy planet - my goal is raise $12,000. Please consider a gift of $60, $120, $240, $480, $1,200, $2,400. - the bigger the better! Join us and be part of the "butterfly effect" of making an impact on mental health!
To those of you who have supported be in the past, I'm asking you to consider again a generous gift for this worthy cause. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making this one of your philanthropic priorities!
Filled with so much gratitude - LET'S BREAK THE STIGMA!
Lydia
