Abby Long

Why I’m Saying Yes to Project Athena (Again!)

This November, I’m heading back to the Keys - biking and kayaking 120 miles from Key Largo to Key West with The Project Athena Foundation, an organization that helps survivors of medical or traumatic setbacks turn their comebacks into epic adventures.

This isn’t just a trip, it’s a movement. A beautiful bubble of empowerment, grit, and deep community. It’s where tears mix with saltwater and laughter echoes over long, hot miles. It’s about reclaiming strength, rewriting stories, and doing it side-by-side with the most incredible humans you’ll ever meet.. I could cry just sitting here thinking about the impact this had on my heart last year <3

I’m doing this again because I believe in what happens when we show up - for ourselves, for each other, and for those still finding their way back to strength.

And I’d love for you to show up with me in whatever way fits your heart.
Join me for a paddle on the lake, a ride down a trail, or meet me at the gym for a rowing or biking session. Cheer me on. Send a good luck note. Share this page. Or, if you’re able, donate.

100% of the funds raised here go directly toward gifting an Athena or Zeus their adventure. I cover my own costs - every dollar you give goes to helping a survivor experience the same life-changing journey I’m lucky to be part of.

Let’s do something meaningful together. Let’s help someone rise!