Doug I choose to support The Foundation of Hope for two big reasons. Number one: my mother suffered from Bipolar Disorder her entire life. Secondly, I am inspired by the heart and soul of The Angus Barn who to me is Van Eure, Henk Schuitemaker and Jill Highsmith. Ashli and I are proud to be supporters of this great cause BACK TO STORIES Will You Join Us? Walk for treatment. Walk for life. Walk for Hope. Sign up to receive updates on our annual event, as well as the Foundation of Hope. Follow our stories and see your impact.

Amy Five years ago, during a “lull” in our long battle with my loved one’s mental illness, I discovered the Walk for Hope – an event I was vaguely aware of but had not considered participating in. This seemed to be a chance to step out of my silence and do something publicly, even if small, for the first time. I reached out to my community of friends and family and asked if anyone wanted to join me – and by walk day I had 20+ people walking alongside of me with our glitter-covered headbands. I really thought we were walking for my loved one, and while we were, I quickly realized we were also walking for them, their children, their parent, cousin, sibling, spouse or friend. My community all were touched by mental illness. [...]