My Story
This year, I’m running my third marathon (and my first one in my home state of Minnesota!) to raise money for Save the Boundary Waters, a cause that means a lot to me.
For the past three summers I’ve made the trip up to the BWCA with my friends and family. It’s become a yearly tradition that grounds me. There’s something about sitting around a fire, laughing with people you love, surrounded by quiet and solitude.
The Boundary Waters is where I go to disconnect, let go of the anxieties of everyday life, and reconnect with nature. It’s hard work with long portages and heavy packs, but it’s worth it every time. It reminds me that we can survive and even thrive on simplicity.
I’m running this marathon not just for the challenge but for the chance to give back to one of the unique places that makes Minnesota so special. My goal is to raise $500 to help protect the BWCA from proposed mining and environmental threats and ensure future generations can experience how wonderful it is up here.
Thank you for supporting me and this cause! You can learn more at: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | Tyler Berney | $28.63 |
| Oct 23 | Danielle Robinson | $44.60 |
| Oct 23 | Jerry Stanton | $55.25 |
| Oct 23 | Christina Latham | $25.00 |
