Dear Friends and Family,

I just turned 39! This means it's my last year as a "young adult" and the last time I am eligible to participate in a truly incredible program hosted by True North Treks. Briefly, True North makes it possible for young adults who have been affected by cancer to "find direction through connection" with nature and with other young adults who have gone through similar life experiences. This year, I have the honor of joining a 5-night trek through Yellowstone, which will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To make it possible for other young adults who have been affected by cancer to receive these opportunities, trek participants committ to a "pay it forward" model, where we fundraise for future trips. My goal is to raise $1200 before this August. Anything you can donate is so appreciated by myself and by True North. Thank you for all your love and support as I continue to traverse a truly incredible healing journey. 

Love,

Paula 

TRUE NORTH TREKS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to support young adults and caregivers affected by cancer to "find direction through connection." One of the primary ways we do this is by taking groups on free backpacking and canoeing treks in beautiful and remote wilderness destinations where they can engage in three crucial connections that are often missing from conventional cancer care: 1) connection with nature (after going through something as unnatural as cancer treatment), 2) connection with peers who get it and have walked a similar path, and 3) connection with oneself through mindful awareness practices, such as meditation and yoga.