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Why I’m Running Cocodona 250 – For Something Bigger Than the Trail (Round Two)

In May 2026, I’ll be lining up to run the Cocodona 250 for the second time—a 250-mile journey through Arizona’s wild, rugged, and breathtaking landscapes. But this isn’t just about testing my physical limits. It’s about honoring a mission that’s close to my heart.

I’m running again for Bigger Than The Trail, a nonprofit that uses trail running as a platform to raise awareness and expand access to mental health support. As a therapist, runner, and someone who has walked alongside people in deep pain and powerful healing, I believe that mental health matters—and it should be accessible to everyone.

Why do it again?

Because the need hasn’t gone away. Because healing doesn’t happen overnight. Because every mile is a chance to tell someone they’re not alone.

And this time, it’s even more personal.

💛 Did you know BTTT supports my local community of Prescott with counseling scholarships and in-person therapy access? Your donation doesn’t just help people around the country—it helps people right here at home.

For Cocodona, I’ve committed to raising funds to support Bigger Than The Trail. A donation of any size will help me get to the start line, through every brutal mile, and ultimately to the finish.

Can I count on your support?

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