Hello!

Thank you for considering supporting me as I raise money for MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, a ~40 year-old U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit devoted to rigorous academic research, education and advocacy on the evidence-based, responsible use of psychedelics in effectively treating mental health disorders.

Why am I raising money for MAPS?

On 1 April 2025, 70 of my colleagues and I will begin trekking 70km across 5 days along the W route of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile to raise funds and awareness for mental health. The travel, trip, and carbon offset costs are self-funded, and each of my colleagues is fundraising at least $1000 for mental health-related charities, resulting in a collective $70K (minimum) raised!

If you're on this page, you likely know that mental health is one of the causes about which I am most passionate, having treated those suffering from mental health disorders and having myself been managing a diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder for >5 years related to my nursing work during the first few waves of COVID in New York. Beyond my own experiences, however, we collectively are in the midst of what NGOs have called a "global mental health crisis." Mental health disorders affect everyone, via a personal experience (clinically diagnosed or not), someone you know, or otherwise - yet treatment is often a stigmatized conversation

Such stigma and a lack of research into truly effective treatments, even cures, creates barriers to care and prolongs pain, which is why MAPS is so near and dear to my heart. Deeply committed to transparency, equity and integrity, MAPS is on a mission to bring in the margins for those suffering from mental health disorders such as addiction, depression and PTSD. So far MAPS has raised >$140M USD, with its research into MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD progressing into Phase 3 FDA clinical trials in 2021

My ask:

I would be so grateful if you helped me in reaching my fundraising goal for MAPS! If donations are not possible for you at this time, moral support is equally as appreciated, as I work a desk job and really have not worked out as much I should have to prepare for this. ;) Lastly, thank you for being a part of this journey with me! It means the world to have your support in combatting one of the most pressing global health issues of our time

Donation details

For more information on MAPS (EIN: 59-2751953), its mission and its financials, visit maps.org

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