One summer. One community. One cause.

An opportunity to join one community, over one summer raising funds to help one important cause - transforming mental health on US campuses, ending suffering and saving lives. 

As a Harvard student-student run non-profit, Ignite Mental Health is delighted to offer an opportunity for the summer community to come together, have fun and be part of the solution by helping raise funds and awareness for the cause!

What is a 1k walkathon?

Simply comit to walk 1 km, any where, any day, any time before July 31st. You'll receive an online donation page, share it with friends & done! Only takes a few minutes - by far one of the most accessible ways for anybody to be able to raise funds and awareness for an important cause!! 

How YOU can get involved 

• Register to participate (takes 2 mins): Commit to walk 1km at any date before July 31st, and then share your fundraiser page with family & friends to achieve your fundraising goal! By participating, you'll be fundraising for our cause as well as raising awareness.
• Sponsor a Social Impact Advocate (takes 2 mins): Do you know someone participating? Look them up and make a donation to help them reach their fundraising goal to show your support!
• Give a General Donation (takes 2 mins): Make a general donation to Ignite Mental Health to help transform the world of mental health!
• Summer school students: Click here for open positions, including committee positions, social impact advocate positions, and other openings!

Our Vision

Here at Ignite, we won't stop until EVERY teen and young adult has the knowledge, access to resources, and supportive community needed to avoid, overcome, or effectively manage mental health challenges.