Allies need to show up for LGBTQ+ young people not just during Pride, but year-round. Pride means taking action and reminding all of us that we can make tangible actions to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people volunteering, building relationships, voting, getting involved in local schools and institutions. Every individual action moves the needle toward a brighter future for LGBTQ+ young people.Were asking our community to commit to logging 26 miles however it feels best to move all in effort of supporting our mission to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. Youll also engage with the community on our Pride Ride Facebook group, celebrating each others wins and everything that makes the LGBTQ+ and allied community so powerful. Together, weve raised over $934,000 this year with over 31,000 supporters joining. Lets keep that energy going this September.Follow these simple steps to join our 26 Mile to Save Lives Challenge:Register in Facebook Messenger now to log your miles all month. Choose to create a team or participate solo!Follow this link and well automatically create a fundraiser with all the right settings on your behalf. You can edit the details on Facebook upon creation.In the face of rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, The Trevor Project remains here for LGBTQ+ young people through free, confidential 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis services, ongoing public education, advocacy, and research initiatives. Your support powers that work and powers our community to continue defending LGBTQ+ young people today and tomorrow.Have a question? Check out the FAQs for our Facebook Challenges!If you cant find your answer below, please reach out to development@thetrevorproject.orgfor 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: Youll be able to start logging miles on the first day of the month, but you can join the 26 Mile to Save Lives 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: How do we participate as a team?A: When you register in Messenger, you will be prompted to take on the challenge solo and invite others to join the Group.Q: Can I do a different activity?A: While the challenge is designed for miles, if you want to do another activity, youre more than welcome.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 Trevors mission.Thank you so much for your support, and best of luck with the challenge!The post 26 Miles to Save Lives Challenge appeared first on The Trevor Project.