Support Genesis Club, where recovery from serious mental illness is possible.

Join me in supporting real change. Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Your support through this fundraiser makes it possible for Genesis Club to offer meaningful services to those with serious mental illness, where recovery is possible. Every gift makes a difference.

Genesis Club has helped me recover from what I see as major life traumas. With Clubhouse support, I quit tobacco in 2016, went back to work in 2017 part time, and managed to gain and lose 70lbs from successfully quitting tobacco. Part of the latter was through Genesis Club's structured exercise program which got me back in the gym. Before I knew it, I was weight lifting, walking, jogging, doing 5k and up road races. Next thing I know, I'm back to work fulltime in 2018. I also ran my 1st Falmouth Road Race in 2018 as well. I never stopped walking/jogging/hiking as I knew this was helpful to me on the real tough days. It keeps me in shape, and I use the endorphins as a safe medicine. Since 2019 I have experienced (for me) an unusual amount of death from family, friends, and even pets. I started to walk/jog/hike to help clear my head. Maybe it was even to grieve. I have never stopped. Since 7/4/20 I have not missed a single day of my walk/jog/hike. Presently at over 300+ days straight, I don't plan to stop. I know this seems extreme but I challenged myself to only 20 minutes a day minimum. It is tough to find the time some days, however, it is so worth it that I do. This type of cardio filled lifestyle helps me mentally, physically, and professionally. I imagine there is still come compulsion there, however, I do rest as needed. Also, I'm working on it ;)

Life is still tough at times, however, these supports never have gone away. Genesis Club still outreaches me multiple times within any given month. I could go on forever about my support system. I think my actions prove that I'm continually moving in the right direction. Life is not perfect and I hope it never will be. I am lucky that I have been equipped with the tools necessary to help embrace any and everything that comes my way. I feel like my confidence has taken many blows throughout my life, however, I may bend, but don't think I will break or quit. I truly am happy with who I have become. I feel like a mental plateau was inevitable for me with the lifestyle I was living before I found Genesis Club (prior to 2013). The signs were there, however, pride wouldn't let me ask for help. These days, I ask for help and offer to help. With all of that said, please help me fundraise for this amazing cause. I truly appreciate all donations and I will do all 7 miles with my absolute heart and soul. Thank you very kindly. Michael J Pierce :)