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Support the Journey

You don't have to hike 2,650 miles to make an impact.
Your donation supports Elks charitable programs across the Pacific states.

Fundraising Impact

Real-time totals from pledges and donations

California-Hawaii
Pledged: $75.00
Accrued: $75.00
Settled: $0.00
Oregon
Pledged: $125.00
Accrued: $125.00
Settled: $0.00
Washington
Pledged: $556.56
Accrued: $255.53
Settled: $50.00
ENF
Pledged: $104.88
Accrued: $0.00
Settled: $0.00
Pledge amounts calculated based on 92.1 miles walked
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Ways to Give

Choose the option that works best for you

One-Time Donation

Make a direct donation to one of our partner charities. You choose the cause and the amount.

Donate Now

Per-Mile Pledge

Pledge an amount per mile. Your support grows with every step John takes on the trail!

Make a Pledge

Sponsor a Mile or Day

Sponsor a specific milestone or day on the trail. Your donation activates when John reaches it!

Sponsor Now

How It Works

Three ways to support Elks charitable programs

One-Time Donation

  • 1. Pick your cause
    CA, OR, WA, or ENF
  • 2. We redirect you
    Opens charity's donation portal
  • 3. Donate directly
    100% goes to your chosen cause

Per-Mile Pledge

  • 1. Choose your rate
    e.g., $0.50 per mile
  • 2. Set your cap
    Limit your max (e.g., 1,000 miles)
  • 3. No payment now
    We track miles as John hikes
  • 4. Settle up later
    Pay based on actual miles walked

Sponsor a Mile or Day

  • 1. Pick a milestone or day
    e.g., Mile 1,000, Day 100, or the finish
  • 2. Set your amount
    Fixed sponsorship (e.g., $50)
  • 3. We notify you
    When John reaches your milestone
  • 4. Complete donation
    Celebrate the milestone together

Where Your Donation Goes

100% of donations support Elks charitable programs

California Major Project

Supporting children with disabilities through therapy, camps, and educational programs throughout California.

Oregon Major Project

Funding visual screening programs and services for children throughout Oregon.

Washington Major Project

Providing therapy and support services to children with special needs in Washington.

Elks National Foundation

Scholarships, veterans services, and community grants nationwide.