Mr. Hillaker has been battling mental health obstacles his whole life. He was able to fulfill a dream of becoming an underwater welder, until his bipolar became unmanageable and he acted on thoughts of suicide. The aftermath of the overdose left him with brain damage and he had to learn how to walk, talk, and communicate with others again. After 10 years of battling treatment-resistant bipolar, he stumbled upon a homeopathic approach.
This homeopathic approach and years of therapy have given him the opportunity to overcome his mental health obstacles to achieve greatness as a triathlete and mental health advocate, while also seeking a degree in psychology from Delta College and serving as a mentor to others who face similar obstacles. He is a trained facilitator for NAMI Peer to Peer.
Mr. Hillaker recently achieved his goal to complete 11 medals for the 11 years bipolar took over his life: 10 triathlons and the Mackinac Island swim in 4 short months. The Edmund Fitzgerald memorial Swim (Stage 11, 32 miles across the Saginaw bay). The Tri for Hope a 400 mile triathlon from Hell Mi. to Paradise Mi. (330 mile bike, 5 mile swim, 65 mile run) in 84 hours. These events successfully raised over $10k for non-profits.
This homeopathic approach and years of therapy have given him the opportunity to overcome his mental health obstacles to achieve greatness as a triathlete and mental health advocate, while also seeking a degree in psychology from Delta College and serving as a mentor to others who face similar obstacles. He is a trained facilitator for NAMI Peer to Peer.
Mr. Hillaker recently achieved his goal to complete 11 medals for the 11 years bipolar took over his life: 10 triathlons and the Mackinac Island swim in 4 short months. The Edmund Fitzgerald memorial Swim (Stage 11, 32 miles across the Saginaw bay). The Tri for Hope a 400 mile triathlon from Hell Mi. to Paradise Mi. (330 mile bike, 5 mile swim, 65 mile run) in 84 hours. These events successfully raised over $10k for non-profits.
