2-Night Hike for EDS/Mental Health Awareness Month (May)

My name is Jamie, and I’m hiking and camping for 2-Nights with my friend Jordan to prove that a diagnosis doesn’t define your finish line.

​Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), ADHD, and previous mental health challenges, I’ve spent my life being told what I can’t do. This May—which marks both EDS and Mental Health Awareness Month—I’m flipping the script. On May 1st, I’m embarking on a 2-night wilderness hiking and camping trip to raise vital funds for MIND, Andy Mans Club, EDS UK & Ambition About Autism.

​My initials are JKP, which stand for Jamie Kian Pennington—but they also stand for my life’s mantra: Just Keep Pushing.

​This challenge is deeply personal. Navigating the wilderness with EDS presents unique physical hurdles, but with the right pacing and support, I want to show what is truly possible.

​The Bigger Mission:
I am currently building my business, JKP AutoCare, from the ground up. I’m documenting this journey to inspire fellow Neurodivergent and EDS individuals to become entrepreneurs. I want to build a community that asks: 'What CAN you do?' rather than focusing on limitations.

​Every penny raised will be split evenly to support physical and mental wellbeing. Thank you for helping me show that we can all keep pushing, no matter the obstacles.