Help Rachel raise money

Hello! My name is Rachel Hedlund and I’m raising money to run in Twin Cities 10-mile on October 6th, 2024 for YMCA of the North’s Adventure Team, a cohort of 17+ camps and adventure programs that offer outdoor experiences for all ages, 365 days per year. Y Adventure is fundraising specifically to increase our equity, inclusion and belonging efforts- including but not limited to: scholarships, continued learning experiences for our staff, and more! Y Adventure is committed to creating inclusive, accessible spaces that acknowledge shared history and nurture diverse communities.

My time as a camper and staff member at YMCA Camp Menogyn was the most transformational time in my life, and I'm so proud of Menogyn for continuing to grow and develop into an equitable space for all. I'm so thankful for the many adventures at Camp (particularly those 7-week Arctic trips that terrified my parents, but made me into the person I am today), and I can't wait for new generations to have similar experiences and feel as comfortable as possible while embarking on them.

Any amount, big or small, will make a difference. Help me reach my $500 fundraising goal and get to the starting line of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend by donating today! All proceeds will go directly to supporting our team’s equity, inclusion and belonging efforts.

Thanks for considering, and supporting me and the Y through this 10-mile race in the fall (I would be running the full marathon, but I'm also embarking on a canoe portaging relay marathon the weekend before... lots of running adventures this year!)