16th Annual Hike for the Homeless a Virtual Fundraising Success

The 16th annual Hike for the Homeless, with presenting sponsors Curb Records and First Farmers & Merchants Bank, was a virtual event, where participants could “HIKE YOUR WAY”, build teams and fundraise to support our mission. Together, we exceeded our fundraising goal, raising nearly $177,000!

The ability to hike from anywhere, allowed our friends across the States and even different countries to participate. Our social media was flooded with pictures of hiking fun, all joined together across the miles to raise awareness and funds for the families we serve. Each year, we award the Golden Boot to the team and individual who raises the most money. Richard Courtney raised nearly $20,000 and won the individual award. Warner Music Nashville, led by team captain, Shane Tarleton, earned the team award. We also bestowed the first ever Team Trailblazer award to Safe Haven’s Young Professional Council for raising almost $10,000, having the most team members and the most volunteers helping with the event.

Thank you to our 2020 presenting sponsors Curb Records and First Farmers and to our presenting media sponsor Hippie Radio. And thank you to our Pathway Sponsors: Community Health Systems, Richard Courtney, Realtor, GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, HCA Healthcare|TriStar Health, Nashville Electric Service, and Warner Music Nashville. We would like to recognize our event co-chairs Richard Courtney and Laura Smith. With their leadership and the generosity of our sponsors and participants, we exceeded our fundraising goal.

We are also grateful to our Hike partners for providing Hike Happening videos, sharing fitness activities, enrichment for children, great music and more for our Hikers leading up to the event. Thank you to CURB recording artists, Liberation Yoga, Old Hickory CrossFit, the Frist Center, Mathnasium, the Wishes Foundation and the Nashville Sounds for providing videos to share.