Climb With Purpose 2026

To the Summit for Their Future: Every Step Helps a Child Rise

Together We Rise

Join us in hiking Pico Duarte, or virtually from anywhere, to raise critical funds for children and families in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

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Join the Climb

In-Person Hiker: Travel to the DR & climb Pico Duarte

Virtual Hiker: Walk where you are & fundraise online

Support a Hiker: Donate or sponsor someone

In March 2026, a small team of supporters, staff, and friends of Dove Youth Development will take on the challenge of climbing Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean (10,164 ft / 3,098)

Donate

Every dollar helps our youth rise higher!

Partner

Become a corporate sponsor - grow your brand as our youth climb higher.

Our Mission

This climb represents the journey our youth take every day to overcome poverty, limited opportunity, and social barriers.

With education, mentorship, and love, every step we take helps a child rise higher toward their full potential.

How You Can Help

Even if you can't join the physical climb, you can still be part of the journey and help us reach our financial summit!

Virtual Hikers — Climb with Heart

If you can’t join in person, you can still climb for a cause! Choose your own “mountain”—walk, bike, or hike 48 km over two weeks (the same distance as the Pico Duarte climb).

Share your journey using #SummitForTheirFuture and raise funds online.
Virtual hikers receive a digital certificate, event T-shirt, and recognition on Dove’s website and social channels.

Donate or Become a Sponsor

Donate directly to support Dove’s youth programs.
Sponsor a climber to help them reach their personal fundraising goal.
Become a corporate sponsor to help support our mission.

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Ready to Climb?

Please click below by February 15, 2026 to express interest and/or for more details.

Follow Our Journey

Follow our updates from training to summit, including behind-the-scenes videos, updates from the trail, and reflections from Dove’s youth on their own “mountains.”

Share your journey using #SummitForTheirFuture!