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Close 2024 with 40 Meaningful Miles

BY: Trevor News
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Our community is a part of making the world a better and safer place for LGBTQ+ young people. Over the past year, you have walked tens of miles with your pet, shared community rides with your friends for Pride month, and contributed directly to our life-saving mission. We commit to being the supportive adults LGBTQ+ young people can turn to, 24/7 and invite you to end 2024 with the same commitment by joining our 40 Meaningful Miles Facebook Challenge!

This virtual fundraising opportunity is meant to be a choose-your-own-adventure challenge! During this time, you’ll commit to 40 Meaningful Miles — however it feels best to you to move — and inspire others to raise funds that will support our mission of ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. Join the Facebook group and start fundraising now! You can officially log your miles on December 1  until the end of the month. Be the one who creates a more supportive world for young people. 

Follow these simple steps to join our 40 Meaningful Miles Challenge:

  • Follow this link and we’ll automatically create a fundraiser with all the right settings on your behalf. You can edit the details on Facebook upon creation!
  • Register in Facebook Messenger now to log your miles all month. Choose to create a team or participate solo!
  • Join our 40 Meaningful Miles Facebook Group to connect with others and learn more about Trevor. 

The money raised will help The Trevor Project’s goal to provide free, confidential, 24/7 suicide prevention and mental health services to LGBTQ+ young people. By supporting Trevor, you help bring us closer to a future where LGBTQ+ young people are safe, seen, and supported. 

[$40,000 MATCH ALERT] 

Your first gift matched when you join Trevor’s 40 Meaningful Miles Facebook Challenge! Your generosity fuels Trevor’s 24/7/365 suicide prevention and crisis intervention services and helps build a more LGBTQ+ affirming world.

Have a Question? Check out the FAQs for our Facebook Challenges!

If you can’t find your answer below, please reach out to development@thetrevorproject.org for additional help. Please be patient and allow us up to 24-48 hours to respond.

Q: When and how do I log my miles?

A: You’ll be able to start logging miles on the first day of the month, but you can join the 40 Meaningful Miles group and start your fundraiser right away. You can log your miles in Messenger by typing “Menu” then enter, and click the “Record miles” button, then enter your achieved miles and click the word “Submit.” Please note that the menu has multiple tiles.

Q: What if my miles are incorrect or I receive an error?

A: To correct your total activity in Messenger, type “Menu” then enter, click on “Record miles” and then click “Edit my total miles.” Let us know if you still experience issues.

Q: Can I do a different activity?

A: We encourage you to participate in the challenge in a way that’s meaningful to you!

Q: What do I do if I started a Facebook fundraiser for The Trevor Project but not specifically for the challenge?

A: A Facebook fundraiser for The Trevor Project is the same as a fundraiser for this challenge. Thanks for supporting Trevor’s mission.

Thank you so much for your support, and best of luck with the challenge!

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ+) young people. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal, our trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386 via chat www.TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678-678.

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