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Aim: To raise vital funds through a 48-hour endurance hike challenge to launch a transformative support programme for young men leaving care.
I’m Kirstie, founder of Lunar Mind, a Community Interest Company built from lived experience. I know firsthand what it means to fall through the cracks—facing trauma, being let down by the system, and having to fight to rebuild. Lunar Mind was born from that struggle, with one clear goal: to do better for others who’ve walked a similar path.
Our current mission is bold: a 48-hour grueller hike—physically and mentally demanding—to raise vital funds and awareness for male mental health and young men leaving the care system. This challenge isn’t just about endurance; it’s a symbol of resilience, solidarity, and the urgent need for change.
Far too many, males and young men in care are entering adulthood without the basic tools they need to survive, let alone thrive. They’re left unprepared, unsupported, and unfairly judged. Lunar Mind is here to rewrite that story.
We’re a small but passionate team committed to turning pain into purpose. With the funds raised, we will:
Refurbish a community kitchen where young people can learn essential life skills like cooking, budgeting, and nutrition.
Deliver workshops and wellbeing sessions focused on building self-esteem, emotional literacy, and identity.
Work with local businesses to create pathways into mentorship, training, and meaningful employment.
Establish a safe, inclusive community hub where young people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Our vision is to build a programme of empowerment and long-term change—rooted in empathy, action, and community, not red tape. Every donation directly fuels that vision. Every step of this hike is a step toward a better future.
This is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement for those too often left behind.
Thank you for believing in us, walking beside us, and helping us make it happen.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 25th August 2025 at 12:29pm