My Nonprofit Reviews

I participated in a Project Athena Fundraising Adventure trip in the fall of 2013; hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim in 2 days (45 miles total). I participated as a volunteer/fundraiser. For my hike I - and 14 other volunteer/fundraisers - each raised funds of $2,000+. In total our group raised approximately $33,000 for Project Athena. Project Athena staff organized and led the hike.

Funds from this fundraising adventure, as well as other adventures Project Athena coordinates, funds grants or "Athenaships" for "survivors." Survivors being women who have suffered a life altering event. Project Athena's Mission Statement states:

Project Athena . . . encourages women who've endured life-altering medical setbacks to unleash the Athlete and Adventurer within and complete the journey of a lifetime—whether that's to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, cross the finish line of an Ironman Triathlon, or fall into the arms of a proud family at the end of a local 5K. Project Athena provides travel expenses, entry fees, coaching, equipment and, most importantly, the encouragement and inspiration to help strong, amazing women make that life-affirming transition from Survivor to Athlete.

The fundraising hike was awesome, best hike of my life (and I am a life long backpacker/hiker). Project Athena staff were great too as were the other volunteer/fundraisers. Organizations like this aim to inspire, build confidence, and empower women who have had setbacks in life; coincidental to addressing their mission Project Athena also builds confidence and empowers their fundraisers!

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