On June 23-25th, 2019 I’m paddling 50 miles of the scenic Green River in South East Utah through Labyrinth Canyon for three days and two nights. I’m really excited about the trip because I have worked and lived in this area for over four years and have seen it from above on the canyon rim. A flowing river tucked in the red rock canyon walls that has carved its pathway over millions of years. I’ve dreamt many dreams of what it would be like to spend several days and nights on the river. To be flowing with the river. The same river that John Wesley Powell first explored 150 years ago. The Green River is an important watershed to the Colorado Plateau and abounds with human and natural history. This year, I have committed myself to doing an outdoor adventure beyond myself and with the bigger picture goal of fundraising and bringing awareness to getting more girls and women outside.
As an Ambassador for The Cairn Project, I’m catalyzing this adventure into a fundraiser that will expand access for girls-only outdoor education programs around the country. The Cairn Project’s grants support organizations getting more young women outside - biking, rock climbing, backpacking, and more. Since their launch in 2016, they’ve made $100K in grants to twelve different organizations!
I'm proud to be an Ambassador to The Cairn Project and to catalyze this trip into something that gives more young women opportunities to learn and grow in the outdoors! This opportunity is meaningful to me because I strongly believe now more than ever, we need mentally and physically strong young girls and woman in the outdoor community. The outdoors are where other women can find community, find personal growth, improve mental and physical health, and empower other women in outdoor leadership roles. Check out my profile and fundraiser page at their website.
I would love to count you among my supporters, and I hope you’ll contribute to this fundraiser. My goal is to raise $2,500 for The Cairn Project’s charitable grants program. Even if you can spare $5 or $10 that makes a difference!
Please note that The Cairn Project uses the 501c3 status of their fiscal sponsor, Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), to operate their charitable program. Your tax deductible donation receipt will reflect a donation to SEE.
Thanks so much for joining me in helping to get more young women empowered through outdoor adventures!
The link to donate is here: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/paddle-the-green-river
May the wild rivers in your heart always remain wild,
“We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future generations.”
Quote by David Brower
