Rachel's Run for Hilinski's Hope

Running a Marathon for Hilinksi's Hope!!

 

I will be running a marathon on (TBA due to injury) in support of the non profit organization, Hilinksi's Hope.

 

Hilinski's Hope was founded by Mark & Kym Hilinski to honor the life of their son Tyler who died by suicide on January 16, 2018. Tyler was a Division-1 QB @ Washington State University & his death was a shock to all who knew him as he showed no visible signs of depression & must have been suffering in silence. The mission of H3H is to educate, advocate & remove the stigma associated with mental illness while funding programs that provide student-athletes the tools to support their mental health & wellness.

 

Being a Collegiate Athlete this cause is near to my heart. In the sport of cheerleading, mental health is something that exists but not heavily discussed. I've personally see it play a role in some of my teammate's lives and my own. Even if something doesn't seem that big in the moment it can turn into something big before you know it. There is more of it in all sports, and that just breaks my heart. Mental Health is something I'm super passionate about and have seen it's effects on others throughout my life in multiple ways. All I want is to help, give back, and raise awareness in anyway I can!

 

So donating, sharing this post, or just being a friend to someone you don't normally hang out with would mean the world. The smallest things , the baby steps, lead to the biggest impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

 

Lots of love and love you all so dearly!

Rachel Donovan