My Story
Hello! I have chosen to run Grandma's Marathon in 2026 for the 50th anniversary as a charity runner fundraising for a cause that is very important to me -- Save the Boundary Waters!
Ever since my first canoe trip, the Boundary Waters has a been a special place to me, and the more time I spend there, the more it feels like home. I want everyone to have a chance to experience the magic of the BWCA. Save the Boundary Waters is a great organization that works to protect the BWCA from harmful mining practices through litigation, organizing, science, advocacy, building awareness, and sharing the BWCA with people for the first time.
I appreciate your donation to an important cause, and would love to hear your favorite memories from the BWCA or help you go there for the first time!
Description
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is an undeveloped 1.1 million-acre federal and state-recognized Wilderness Area. It is an expanse of lakes, rivers, and forests in the Superior National Forest, located along the Minnesota-Canada border, that has been protected by statute and international treaty for more than a century. This is the sixth most critical region in the lower 48 to protect for climate resiliency and contains 20% of all the freshwater in the entire National Forest System. The water in the Boundary Waters is so clean, you can dip your cup and drink straight from the lake.
Save the Boundary Waters is the locally-based, national campaign led by Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness based in Ely, Minnesota dedicated to permanently protecting America’s most beloved Wilderness Area – the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Sophia Cassidy | $55.25 |
| Jan 14 | Cecilia Durcan | $28.63 |
| Jan 14 | Julianna Marinelli | Undisclosed amount |