4th Annual Hike for Hope Event Raises $5,000

Former Looking Glass client and success story Nick “the trainer dude” Hammond, speaks to Hike for Hope event attendees prior to this year’s hike.

Former Looking Glass client and success story Nick “the trainer dude” Hammond, speaks to Hike for Hope event attendees prior to this year’s hike.

Hike for Hope attendees gather just prior to this year’s group hike.

Hike for Hope attendees gather just prior to this year’s group hike.

The 4th Annual Hike for Hope fundraiser event for Looking Glass held at the North Trailhead parking lot of Mt Pisgah was a huge success again this year, despite challenges including spiking local Covid cases and concerns over smoke from regional wildfires. The event, sponsored again by Hearing Associates as well as US Bank, Oregon Community Credit Union and Summit Bank, raised nearly $5,000 for at-risk youth programs and brought together roughly 40 hikers on a beautiful Saturday morning for the socially distant group hike.

Looking Glass CEO & President Craig Opperman, left, and Looking Glass success story Nick Hammond.

Looking Glass CEO & President Craig Opperman, left, and Looking Glass success story Nick Hammond.

Former Looking Glass client and great success story Nick Hammond, shared his experiences with the group just prior to the hike. Nick’s story was truly inspirational and reminded the group while they were all there to help raise these crucial funds. Raffle items were awarded from Brenner’s Furniture, Back Country Gear, REI and the Cuthbert Amphitheater.