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Hiking for a Cure - Alzheimer’s, April 19, 2026
Monday 4th May
Above the Clouds Hostel to Woody Gap parking lot, to Lance Creek Restoration Area
This was my FAVORITE day on trail. I hiked by myself, gaining confidence on the trail. The temperature was just right for me. Did I have the right clothes and gear to keep warm overnight? Nope. I'm learning though. Tomorrow, I find the right hoodie to keep me warm overnight.
I'm still collecting donations for Hiking for a Cure. The link will remain open until midnight on September 30th. I have also adjusted my goal to $900.
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/YNcIF2ril6k
Hiking for a Cure - Alzheimer’s, April 18, 2026
Monday 4th May
Gooch Mountain Shelter to Above The Clouds Hostel
Hot, humid, no trail magic, reposition cars, bye to Dave, and first time staying at a hostel.
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/WGrJf2KXPjk
Hiking for a Cure - Alzheimer’s, April 17, 2026
Monday 4th May
Hiking for a Cure video is now up for April 17th (Day 3).
Hawk Mountain Shelter to Gooch Mountain Shelter. Heat, poison ivy, flowers, Sassafras Mountain, and Trail Magic!
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/WGrJf2KXPjk
Hiking for a Cure - Alzheimer’s, April 16, 2026
Monday 4th May
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/uQhMfvYgKQA
April 15, 2026, Hiking for a Cure-Alzheimer’s, Day 1
Monday 4th May
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/NVuL6V9mGTo
Why I Hike — Hiking for a Cure 💜
Friday 10th Apr
For the love of the trail? The exercise? The beauty of nature? The quiet?
The answer is yes… to all of it.
But Hiking for a Cure began in 2022, when I joined Sarah Johnson Molesworth to hike the Vermont Long Trail end-to-end. Just days before heading to Williamstown, MA to begin, I realized something—I needed a deeper purpose to keep me going. It’s easy to quit when things get tough, but I wanted something bigger than myself to push me forward.
That’s when I chose to hike in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.
This disease is devastating. It slowly takes memories and the mind—but somehow, it never takes the heart.
Since then, this journey has become deeply personal.
In June 2023, my mom earned her wings. My grandmother, who lived to nearly 101, battled Alzheimer’s during the last decade of her life. And today, my aunt is living with ALZ.
They are my reason.
Over the past few years, I’ve continued this mission—fundraising while hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail through NJ, NY, CT, MA, and VT. In fall 2025, I decided that I would push myself even further, heading south to Georgia to begin tackling the trail from its start. While I’m not doing a traditional thru-hike, I’m working toward completing it through LASHing (Long Ass Section Hiking) its entirety.
This year, I hike in honor of three incredible women who shaped my life:
💜 My mother, Pat Kirby
💜 My grandmother, Loretta Beaupre
💜 My Aunt S.
Each of them has faced Alzheimer’s with strength, love, and resilience.
This cause means everything to me. Through this fundraiser, I hope to support research, raise awareness, and help bring us closer to a future without Alzheimer’s.
Every donation—no matter the size—makes a difference. Thank you for being part of this fight. 💜
Another day of training
Thursday 26th Mar
My latest video is at https://youtu.be/USYlULdU9SU
What a wonderful thing you are doing for this amazing charity. You are an inspiration for all of us. To challenge yourself on this difficult section of the AT while raising awareness and funds for its research and hopefully a cure is a testament to your commitment towards making this world of ours a better place.