A meaningful gift: Transformative outdoor experiences

Q: How did you feel when you were adventuring? 

A’s: Peaceful and happy. Energized. Amazed and tired. At peace, loved. Little afraid at first but excited. Calm. Calm. Calm. Happy. Happy. Happy. Greaatttt!

Excitement, peace, love, amazement, happiness and calm — I can’t imagine more meaningful gifts. 

And these gifts start with you.

Because of your generosity, city teens who may have never hiked a trail, paddled a kayak or camped under the stars now have stories of discovery, connection and courage to tell. Every trail they conquer and every horizon they reach begins with your belief in the power of outdoor adventures to inspire and heal.

As the year comes to a close, we’re reminded of the incredible community that makes this possible — you. With your support, last year we introduced more than 900 young people to the peace of the wilderness, the joy of shared adventures and the confidence that comes from stepping outside their comfort zones.

Now, as we look to the new year, we need your help to ensure that even more teens experience the transformative power of nature. Your end-of-year gift can provide another kayak on the water, another backpack on the trail, another life forever changed.

By giving to our 2024 Miles & Milestones campaign, you are helping to create even more moments of calm, joy, and amazement for hundreds of young people eager to dive into these new and restorative experiences. 

Q: What are you excited to explore next?

A’s: Ice Skating. Skiing. Snowboarding. Skiing and snowboarding. The ice and snow. New people and new activities. The rest of Mt. Airy Park. A cave. Maybe a river? Everything! 

Thank you for making our Crew teens’ wishes a reality in 2025. Together, we’ll get hundreds of kids to the ice rink and snowy slopes, return to Mount Airy Forest and the Little Miami River, among many other exciting adventure spots. And hey, while we’re at it, let’s get them to their first cave, too!

You aren’t just supporting adventures — you are shaping lives.

In gratitude,

Libby

P.S. If you’d like to make a donation to Adventure Crew in honor of someone this giving season, we can make a custom notecard for you to give them, with details of what this support will help us accomplish in 2025. Email me with your request!