Ady Hikes comes to Oak Mountain
Ady Hikes launches its inaugural community event at Oak Mountain State Park! This event offers multi-distance routes (10K, 5K, and a fully accessible 1-mile trail), bringing together runners, hikers, and walkers advocating for a shared purpose: to change how the world views people with disabilities and to create a joyful culture of inclusion on the trails.
Your support does more than underwrite an event. It fuels a movement that began on the Appalachian Trail, is being captured in a short film, and is building toward a permanent place of belonging through Ady’s BiG Army — a Christ-centered community where educational programming, vocational training, and ministry opportunities create a culture of service, honor and dignity for its Citizens.
We're On A Mission
Ady is a 17-year-old nonspeaking autistic teen who is showing the world she is capable of incredible things! Together, we will hike a section of the Appalachian Trail to prove that disabilities do not define a person. Ady is hiking, not only for her community at Ady’s BiG Army, but also for those she calls “her people” all over the world. Each mile she walks will tell their story of resilience, purpose, and beauty.
How to Get Involved
Getting involved is simple and powerful. You can make a difference by your tax-deductible giving through our secure donation page, sponsoring a mile in honor of someone you love, or even lacing up your boots or shoes to hike "alongside us," in your own community. Unable to give at the moment? We understand! You can still fuel the movement by sharing our story with friends, family and followers on social media. Every step, every share, every conversation, and every donation, brings us closer to building a forever home for Ady and her friends at Ady’s BiG Army.
Trail Shoutout
$25
• Name listed in stories
• Sponsor a mile
Mini Mission
$50
• Choose from a list:
• Waterfall photo
• Funny pose
• Snack review
• Trail selfie
• Favorite flower/tree
Ask Ady
$100
• Submit one question for Ady to answer/spell
Examples:
• What color does the forest feel like?
• What does courage mean?
• What does God teach us in nature?
Dedicated Trail Moment
$250
• Ady leaves a trail note in honor of someone
• Prayer video
• Sunrise dedication
• Summit video mention
Sponsor the Day
$500
• Business/family featured all day
• Multiple mentions
• Logo on daily post
• Custom trail challenge
Legacy Trail Sponsor
$1000+
• Personalized video
• Featured reel
• Permanent recognition on website or future donor wall
