Dear Family and Friends,
On September 12th, 2026, I’m taking the Pikes Peak Challenge to raise money on behalf of the Brain Injury Association of Colorado (BIAC), a non-profit organization that provides critical support to survivors of a brain injury in our state. This cause is important to me, and I need your help!
Here is a letter from a brain injury survivor, Beverly L:
“From 1980 until shortly after the millennium, I hiked Pikes Peak at least once a week year-round—often more. On average, I climbed the mountain at least 60 times a year, totaling over 1,300 ascents. It was my sanctuary, my stress relief, and my way of staying grounded.
After sustaining a brain injury, I lost the mobility that once carried me up that mountain. Today, I’m no longer able to walk through a grocery store, let alone hike. The absence of that weekly climb is the greatest void in my life. I’ve found no other equal outlet for the peace and clarity it gave me.
I’m writing not out of grief, but to express how deeply I connect with the spirit of your event. For those who can still climb, I hope they know what a gift it is. And for those of us who can’t, I hope our stories remind others of the resilience, loss, and strength that brain injury survivors carry every day.
Thank you for honoring this mountain and the community it uplifts.”
BIAC relies on funding from supporters like you in order to continue providing their important services to survivors in our state. To do my part, I am testing my physical and mental abilities in the Pikes Peak Challenge – Summit Hike. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it to support a great cause!
Please consider donating to help me reach my fundraising goal. I am hoping to raise at least $200, but the sky’s the limit! Check out my fundraising page to make a contribution or to learn more about BIAC. Thank you for your support!
Donation checks can be made payable to the Brain Injury Association of Colorado.
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Christine Luckie
$50.00