At 6am on October 23rd, seven members of the SpeakUp Race Team will join 300 other adventure seekers to climb the vertical equivalent of Mt Everest (29,029 ft) in 36 hours. Over the course of the next two days, our racers will climb Stratton Mountain in Vermont, ride the gondola down, and go back up, 17 times! This event takes training, planning, and focus, but most importantly, it takes a "why". Our "why" is for Cameron.

Cameron dreamed of a world where no one whispered about depression, anxiety, or mental health struggles. She believed that vulnerability was strength, that conversations could save lives, and that no one should ever feel alone in their pain. Her vision became the foundation of CKG, and today that mission continues to guide everything we do.

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As we prepare for this challenge, we are reminded that mountains come in many forms. For many, the climb looks like getting out of bed when anxiety feels overwhelming, walking into school when they feel disconnected, asking for help when they are struggling, or simply finding the courage to keep going one more day. Every step we take up the mountain will be dedicated to the young people who are navigating their own challenges and to the families who love them. It will be a reminder that while the path may be steep, none of us are meant to climb alone.

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Your support of this climb is more than a donation. It is a statement that teen mental health matters. It is an investment in a life. It is a way of telling a young person, "We see you. We care about you. And you are not alone." Your support helps us provide mental health education, coping skills, community programs, and most importantly hope for teens and families. Together, we can help teens build resilience, find connection, and know that their story matters. As Cameron often reminded us through her life and her mission, one conversation can change a life.

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Thank you for helping us climb higher, reach farther, and continue building a world where every person knows their story matters and their life has immeasurable value.

For Cameron. For hope. For every teen still climbing ? Let's Finish This!