Boston PA Hike for Hope: May the 4th be with you!

Join us on May 4, 2024

Donate

Welcome to Boston PA Hike for Hope: May the 4th be with you!

Event Details

Date: 05/04/2024
Location: Trailhead of the Great Allegheny Trail, 1902 Donner St., Boston, PA, PA 
Registration: 9:00 am
Event Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Jacki Faircloth 
Contact Phone: 412-608-2252 
Contact Email: jetme602@yahoo.com

We are walking in honor of all of those affected by suicide and in loving memory of the 5 sons that we lost to suicide.

 

Christopher Yuhas	Hunter Shoben	Jonathan Fonos	Michael Shaffer	Tanner Faircloth

 

FAQ’s:

Is there a registration fee?

There is no registration fee to participate, but each individual who raises $100 or more will earn the Official Hike for Hope t-shirt!

How do I make an offline donation?

To send a donation by check, please complete this form and send it with your check to the address indicated on the form.

Can I register at the hike?

YES!  You can register in-person at the hike and donations will be accepted until May 11, 2024.

Is there a fundraising minimum?

No, but we strongly encourage each participant to set a $100 minimum fundraising goal to help support AFSP's mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.  And, again, individuals who raise $100 or more by event day will receive the official Hike for Hope t-shirt!

How can I fundraise?

Utilize the AFSP Participant Hub found at the top of this page for fundraising information and ideas.  

You can also fundraise for this event through Facebook, but your Facebook fundraiser must be started through your personal fundraiser portal created here once you register for donations to appear on our page.  Simply visit your dashboard  in the fundraiser portal, then click "Start a Facebook Fundraiser" and it will walk you through the steps!  You can also view our Facebook Fundraiser FAQ here.

It is important to note that if you start the fundraiser on Facebook by using their "add a donate button" feature or by launching a Facebook fundraising campaign such as a birthday fundraiser, the donations will be sent to AFSP, but they will not appear on your page or go towards your Hike for Hope fundraising.  If you have questions about this, please contact jputkoski@afsp.org.

Route Information:

The full route is a full 5k (or 3.10 miles) long.  There are points where you can choose to turn around early and not do the full hike.  The first turnaround is at Dead Man's Hollow at one mile in, where you can turn around and head back on the main trail.  The second turnaround is at the 1.55 mile marker and will give you the full 5k route.  You can also choose to turn around at any point and do any length of the hike you wish.

Parking Information:

There will be parking available at the Boston PA Trailhead Office located at 1906 Donner Street, Boston, PA 15135, as well as under the Boston Bridge and at the Boston PA Soccer Field. 

There is also overflow parking available about .5 miles from the Trail Office at the Boston Spectrum Parking Lot located at 6001 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA  15135.  

We want to say a special thank you to:

The Great Allegheny Trail, Boston PA Trail Office for providing the location and items needed for the hike.

Just Klean for providing additional porta-potties at the trail office parking lot.

Squibb-It for providing all of the hike's signs on and off of the trail.

Central Coffee Shoppe, located at 475 Swiss Way in Elizabeth, PA, for providing all coffee and lavender lemonade to the attendees before the hike.

DJ Nike Entertainment for providing music and announcements during the hike.

Rich's Parkside Den, located at 1907 Donner Street in McKeesport, for providing hot dogs and chips to attendees after the hike.

Mason Markland for photographing the event.