RiseUP serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, while recognizing their dignity, affirming their ability to contribute, and helping them become as productive and self-reliant as possible.

Our services include homes for children and adults, a school for grades K-21yrs, supported living apartments, a community participation program, and in-home support for families. In every setting, RiseUP seeks to help each participant develop the skills needed for success at home, on the job, and in society.

Find out more at www.rup.org 

Roots to Peaks and Special Olympics.

Roots to Peaks creates safe, guided adventures like hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, climbing, camping, and team-building that will help youth build confidence, strengthen connections, and reach new heights. They;re a nonprofit supporting kids and teens who’ve experienced trauma, helping them find hope, resilience, and community in nature.

Special Olympics is a global sports movement for everyone that unleashes the human spirit every day around the world through the transformative power and joy of sport. Through programming in sports, health, education and leadership, Special Olympics is tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face. Thier work is driving social change that enables full social participation for people with ID.

The funds will be split between RiseUP, Roots to Peaks, and Special Olympics.

RiseUP currently has two group homes, Adult Day Programs, and a school. The funds will go to support them, as well as the staff and supply and medical needs.

No, getting in a plane doesn't count towards the goal!

Walking, Running, Hiking, Skipping, Jogging, Wheelchair Use are all applicable to this challenge. 

You can share your custom URL via social media, email, or text.

Go to your account, scroll down to "Fundraising," and click your custom URL.

Check out our Prizes Page!

RiseUP will be giving out  prizes to those that raise a certain amount of money.

We will also be holding an Awards Celebration Dinner in October!

More details soon...

Email us at tcarlson@rup.org and kdaniels@rup.org - we will fix that for you!

You have the entire month of September, 2026 to complete your goals and raise money.

That's up to you! You decide your goals and trails. You can start September 1 or September 30. It's your timeline, your track, and your activity.