Hike for Hope | Truckee Community Photographer, Kelli Price

The Hike for Hope began in 2020 as a journey of remembrance that unites our community - a time to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives, our loved ones, and our community. Please join us for this gathering of support and suicide prevention, all while enjoying a wonderful and accessible 3.2 mile hike in the beauty of Donner Memorial State Park!

Hike for Hope Event Details
Date - Sunday, June 23, 2023

  • Location - Donner Memorial State Park - 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161

  • Registration - 9:00 am

  • Hike Kicks Off - 10:00 am

  • Volunteer with Hike for Hope? Click Here

We are thrilled to announce the three awards that will be up for grabs at Hike for Hope:

  • 🎭 BEST COSTUME AWARD - Dress to impress and stand a chance to win the Best Costume Award. Show off your unique style and unleash your imagination!

  • 🐾 TOP DOG COSTUME AWARD - We know our four-legged friends love to join in on the fun! Dress up your furry companions in their most adorable and creative outfit. Will your pup be the talk of the trail?

  • 🤝 UNITY IN NUMBERS AWARD - Unite with your friends and family to form the biggest team with the highest participation! Rally your squad, gather your supporters, and make a collective impact.

Submit a loved one’’s photo who died by suicide by June 20th to d.segal@live.com and have their photo shared on the day of the hike

Register & Fundraise  

  1. Register to participate in the hike

  2. Join a pre-existing team or create your own

  3. Start fundraising!

* Can't make the hike, but looking to contribute? Choose a team to donate to or donate to the general fund to help us reach our goal! * You can donate to my team HERE!

Sponsor this Hike  

  • Please consider partnering with our team and sponsoring our 5th Annual Hike for Hope event on Sunday, June 23, 2023 at Donner Memorial State Park. Our goal is to raise $15,000 this year to support local prevention efforts. 

  • Why support Hike for Hope? Ski towns have higher rates of suicide than the national average. With your support, our community can work together to prevent future suicides through outreach, education, and collaboration.

  • Suicide is a leading cause of death and it is preventable. All donations raised will go directly back into the community. 95% of donations will support local high school Hope Squad projects and local non-profit, The Speedy Foundation. 5% of donations will go to the Linked by Legacy Suicide Prevention Research Summit. 

  • Depending on your level of sponsorship, your logo will be listed on our website, social media pages, and applicable marketing materials. After registering a member of the planning team will reach out to secure your acknowledgment details.

  • Sponsor the Hike for Hope and show the Truckee/Tahoe community that you are a voice for suicide prevention.

💜Thank you to our 2024 sponsors💜

Alibi Ale Works

design Sense

Donner Memorial State Park

Kelli Price Photography (that’s me)

Kimberly Collins Gems

Palisades Tahoe

The Speedy Foundation

Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition

Tahoe Getaways

Truckee Rotary

Eastside Deli




Learn More Here About This Annual Event

Visit: hikeforhope.net

This fundraising event benefits The Speedy Foundation's mission of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Funds Raised at Hike for Hope stay in the Truckee/Tahoe Community. Last year, funds raised supported: 

  • Hope Squad programming at Truckee High School, Alder Creek Middle School, North Tahoe High School, & North Tahoe Middle School

  • Student T-Shirts

  • Swag & Materials

  • Facilitated Advisor Planning Meetings

  • Middle and High School Student Retreats

  • 3 Truckee Thursday Outreach Booths - Distributing Mental Health Literature & Promoting 988’s Launch

  • 10% Donation Made to the AFSP Sacramento Chapter Towards Suicide Prevention Research

  • Minor Administrative Costs

***If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7-call/text 988***