Hiking for Heroes: Our Mission to Support Veterans

We, Josh Harrington, Ethan Gonsalves, and Demetre Baltas, are on a mission to raise funds for Warrior Expeditions. Passionate about nature and our country, we deeply appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of our veterans and their families. We believe it's crucial to provide them with transitional activities to help them move from combat to civilian life. All proceeds from our fundraiser will go directly to this cause. If you can't donate, please share our mission. As leaders in our community, and with each of us having personal connections to those who have served, this cause hits close to home. We will be hiking the Presidential Traverse in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, tackling 10 mountains in 2 days, combining our love for the outdoors with a noble cause.

Warrior Expeditions helps combat veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long-distance outdoor therapy. Our free programs train, equip, and support veterans for a 3-6 month wilderness expedition. We provide psycho-educational training, resupply, and community support along the route. Our goal is to teach veterans to use the outdoors as a long-term coping strategy for service-related health issues and to provide the opportunity to process and recover from combat.