Running 100 Miles to Support Indiana's LGBT Youth

Kate Wehby is organizing this fundraiser to benefit Indiana Youth Group, Inc.

Tax deductible

Indiana's LGBTQ+ youth needs you.

Join me in making a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth across the state. My name is Kate Wehby-Rauch and I'm running 100 miles at the Burning River Endurance Run July 29-30th to raise $2,000 for Indiana Youth Group, a non-profit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth across the Hoosier state.

Your support is more important than ever.

45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQ+ youth. Homelessness is even more prevalent in youth of color and transgender youth.
300+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced across the US this year alone. Including Indiana which banned gender-affirming care for trans youth.
LGBTQ+ youth who have supportive families and peers have much lower negative mental and physical health outcomes. Even just one supportive adult can reduce the risk of suicide by 40%

This is where Indiana Youth Group comes in. Indiana Youth Group creates safer spaces to foster community and provides programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and magnifies their voices. This includes:

Basic needs support like clothing, laundry, food, and hygiene.
Case management to assess at-risk youth and determine additional support they require by connecting them to services provided by partner organizations for mental health, housing, and legal assistance.
Support and discussion groups for LGBTQ+ youth and their families
Project Prism, a rapid rehousing program for LGBTQ+ young adults (18-24) to get them off of the streets and into safe, stable housing.
Programming and activities where LGBTQ+ youth can feel accepted and affirmed.

I've set a goal of $2,000 - that's $20 per mile - to support the good, important work of Indiana Youth Group.

All donations go directly to IYG.

I'll be posting regular updates here, Instagram (@katewehby) and Strava on the progress of this fundraiser, my training, and on race day. Let's do this!