HELM & Friends Third Hike*-A-Thon Fundraiser
Saturday, September 28th**, 2024
Please join us for the third annual HELM Hike*-a-thon to benefit our Solidarity Fund.
The Solidarity Fund allows HELM to provide free or discounted consulting and training to BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and women-owned construction and design companies. These communities are underrepresented in our industry and traditionally have less access to business consulting services and training opportunities. We want and need their leadership in our building community!
Will you hike* to help us reach our goal of $10,000? Get your friends and family to sponsor each mile you hike*. Form a team and turn it into a fun company activity! There will be prizes for first, second, and third place fundraisers.
*or any activity that’s accessible to you
**unless otherwise noted
When & Where: HELM Clients and staff have generously offered to host the following hikes. Sign up for one of these hikes (or contact kath@buildhelm.com to host & list your own hike*!) using the link below and we will give you more details. (Keep checking back as this list will grow!)
Vermont: Shelburne, VT, hosted by Ace of New Frameworks, September 28th
Meet-up in parking lot B near the head of the Shelburne Recreation Trail, 9:30am
Shelburne Bay Park, 1467 Bay Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482
2.5 hrs, 3 miles rt, accessible and kid-friendly hike
This trail is a mix of woods and meadow, with an optional rocky steep hike if participants desire, or fully accessible terrain for strollers/wheelchairs as the baseline route.
Connecticut: South Kent, CT, hosted by Albert of BPC Green Builders, September 28th
Meet-up at trail head, 10am
4.4 mi., difficulty: moderate
New Hampshire: White Mountains, half-day hike hosted by Kate Stephenson (HELM), September 29th
Meet-up at Highland Center, 10am
Approximately +/- 4 hrs out and back. Great views, 4.7 mi, 2,175 ft elevation gain, difficulty: hard
Good hiking shoes and hiking poles are recommended. Waterfalls and swimming spots along the way. Pack a lunch and we'll plan to eat at the summit.
Washington DC: Western Ridge Trail to Valley Trail and Fort de Russy, hosted by Jenna of Rocko Handy Services, October 5th
Meet-up at the parking lot at Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015 at 9:30am
4.7 miles, difficulty: moderate
North Carolina: Pisgah Forest in Brevard, NC hosted by Navid Foroughi & Christina Morrison (HELM), October 26th
Details TBD
