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Wander Project Charity Run

Wed January 1 - Thu December 31, 2026 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
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Amy Rusiecki

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Hellbender 100
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$6,340

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Let's use trail running to tackle mental health!

Help me in supporting Bigger than the Trail as I run Hellbender 100!

Bigger than the Trail is a non-profit that uses trail running to promote mental health.  Many of us in the trail running community struggle with mental health, and have found comfort, support and relief on the trails.  Whether it's the physicality of running, the friendships formed along the way, or the beautiful views that are encountered - the trails have a positive impact.  Trails, and the outdoors, have helped me through some of the hardest moments in my life!

As anyone reading this may know, I recently lost my close friend Danny Hartman.  He lost his battle with mental health.  As one of his frequent training buddies (and as crew/pacer for each other's numerous adventures!), the countless miles we shared were filled with laughter, stories, and adventure.  However, we also relied on each other for support, comfort, and advice as we navigated all the challenges life threw at us.  It was the type of friendship that most trail runners can understand - an indescribable connection forged in miles together.

I am taking on Hellbender 100 mile in mid-May - a race that truly scares me due to the challenging terrain.  Danny modeled taking on such an oversized goal when he ran IMTUF last year (where I crewed/paced him).  I am hopeful that through fundraising, it will remind me that I'm running for more than just myself.  I'm running for mental health.  I'm sharing 100 more miles with my friend Danny.  And I'm letting his spirit carry to me across that finish line.

To that point - if folks who donate would like to either share their favorite "Danny story", offer words of encouragement for my adventure, or contribute a story of another friend who benefitted from the power of the trail running community - one of my crew/pacers for Hellbender will be compiling that.  I will read these during my 100-mile journey.

The Wander Project Tax ID number is: 83-1778644 (Wander Project is the pass through for this donation, so your donation may show up as a WP donation initially, but rest assured that the funds raised WILL go towards Bigger than the Trail which is also a non-profit).

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$6,340 Raised By 76 Donors

$1,000 on behalf of Olivia🩵
$500 on behalf of Danforth Sullivan
$500 on behalf of Go Amy!!!You got this!!!🎉
$150 on behalf of Alex Melvin
$150 on behalf of Jennifer Fields
$115 on behalf of Jim and Deb Hartman
$100 on behalf of Amy Rusiecki
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$100 on behalf of Andrew Woodbury
$100 on behalf of Bill Copeland
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$100 on behalf of Robert Fitzgerald
$100 on behalf of Robert Sims
$100 on behalf of Sarah Nelson
$100 on behalf of The Stocker Family
$75 on behalf of Bonnie Lathrop
$50 on behalf of Alexander Shaffer
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$50 from Anonymous
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$50 on behalf of Jackie Evans
$50 on behalf of Jen Howard
$50 on behalf of John Torrone
$50 on behalf of Kate Hennighausen
$50 on behalf of Laurie Herrick
$50 on behalf of Leah Jacobson-Hardy
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$50 on behalf of Maria Chevalier
$50 on behalf of Matthew Goldstein
$50 on behalf of Matthew Hart
$50 on behalf of Maureen Gillespie
$50 on behalf of Memory of Kevin Hutt
$50 on behalf of Mike & Nicole Muller
$50 on behalf of Robin Belton
$50 on behalf of Stephen Crane
$40 on behalf of Vin & Kim in memory of Danny
$30 on behalf of Cara Baskin
$25 on behalf of Adrienne Okon
$25 on behalf of Alex Couture
$25 on behalf of Annie Paredes
$25 on behalf of BRIAN SCHWARTZ
$25 on behalf of Carolyn Stocker
$25 on behalf of Elizabeth Atwater
$25 on behalf of Ericka Emerson
$25 from Anonymous
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$25 on behalf of John Schatz
$25 on behalf of Joseph Strafach
$25 on behalf of Katie Aylward
$25 on behalf of Madison Oboikowitsch
$25 on behalf of Matthew Melcher
$25 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Renny Hanson
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$25 on behalf of Sarah Murphy
$25 on behalf of Stephanie Robinson
$25 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of The Alderdice family
$20 on behalf of Liam Cregan
$10 on behalf of Aesclinn Donohue

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