From mental illness to mental health recovery.

“Trail Fridays has given me the community that my heart knew I needed to have.”

​- Jorene B

“In so much of the suicide prevention training, they basically teach you not to honor those who have died by suicide in a way that glorifies what they have done. And I get that….. But it leaves people in a weird grieving spot… what about those that are left behind?? How do they honor them and keep their memories alive in the same ways you do if your loved ones die from cancer. I feel like your race throws all that out the window in the most positive way and allows people to celebrate their loved ones for how amazing they truly were and are. It’s a gift that you give to others.”

​- SEPTEMBER F

“Thank you, Gr8ter…just THANK YOU for the work you do. I think there are more people than you are even aware of that you reach and help in some way.”

​- RHIANNON

“Thank you, Gr8ter…just THANK YOU for the work you do. I think there are more people than you are even aware of that you reach and help in some way.”

​- RHIANNON

“Trail Fridays helped me go from 5Ks to 50Ks and helped me truly believe in myself and my inner strength when facing tough trails and big goals! I feel like I belong and I’ve made some of my best friends in this group!”

– Samantha H

“I remember going through the new life program and receiving your boxes you had put together. It was the best thing ever. Not to mention the encouragement you added and the socks were comfortable. You were definitely a light. Made me feel an immense amount of support in the struggle.”

– Jocelyn F

“After spending five weeks at a treatment facility, to help me cope with my severe depression and suicidal plans, I was gifted a sock kit. I immediately had tears in my eyes…to think that someone thought I deserved that gift was beyond my comprehension. Every time I wear those socks, I’m taken back to the day I received them and the love that came with them.
– LYNETTE

“Gr8ter is a new organization with an incredible mission dear to my heart, powered by leadership that is all heart. No one is in it to build their resume or make a big salary, it’s purely all about the mission.”

​- JULIE

“Trail Fridays has expanded my love for the trails to now include trail running. This community welcomed me with open arms and without judgement! It truly is somewhere to belong!”

​- Jennifer M

My connection to Gr8ter has helped me have a place to open up about my bipolar disorder which has helped me share more with others.”

​- DANAE