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About Us
Our history
Founded in 2023 by, JTW & Associates, Inc DBA Hiking for Hope is a non-profit 501C(3) long-distance thru-hiking organization nestled in the amazing and stunning PNW. Having two kids with Type1 Diabetes we felt it was fitting to honor our diabetic community by dedicating this hike to them and the hundreds of thousands of people who struggle with both Type1 and Type2 diabetes.
As a father, 2 sons, and 2 daughters we have hiked hundreds and thousands of miles on the amazing trails in the US. In 2018 Wes Alford, founder of Hiking for Hope, tackled the Pacific Crest Trail for JDRF, and the journey began. While working in the main stream Corporate world for many years, Wes found himself being more and more drawn to getting back into the outdoors, and fell in love with thru hiking. "Get up, Get out, and HIKE!"
Our mission
Our mission is to raise awareness, inspire resilience, and support a wide range of charitable causes—including mental health, chronic illness, and underserved communities—by turning every step into an act of service.
Through epic cross-country hikes and intentional storytelling, we aim to unite people around shared struggles and shared strength. Whether it’s 500 miles or 15,000, each journey is a tribute to hope, healing, and the power of putting one foot in front of the other.
We don’t just hike trails—we blaze them for change.