My Story
I fell in love with running a few years ago, and it’s now one of my favorite hobbies. Running supports my fitness, boosts my mental health, and gets me outside! I can not image my life without it now :)
This June, I’ll be running my third marathon: Grandma’s Marathon! I can’t wait to take on the challenge again and push myself while supporting a cause that’s close to my heart.
I’m running to raise money for Save the Boundary Waters, an organization dedicated to protecting one of Minnesota’s most precious wilderness areas—the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Before I discovered running, I fell in love with the outdoors—especially camping, backpacking, and hiking. Just a few weeks into college back in 2017, I signed up for a backpacking trip to the BWCA with a group of students I didn’t even know. It was my first backpacking trip ever, and from the moment we paddled across those crystal-clear lakes and set up camp under the stars, I was hooked!
Since then, I’ve made multiple trips back up north to experience the pure, untouched beauty of Minnesota’s wilderness. The BWCA has given me adventure, relaxation and a deep appreciation for nature, specifically the beautiful environment we have in my home state.
Unfortunately, this incredible place is threatened by proposed copper mining near its borders—something that could permanently damage its fragile ecosystem. That’s why I’m proud to dedicate my marathon to helping protect the Boundary Waters for future generations to explore and love just as I have!
Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a difference. Thank you for supporting my run and helping to Save the Boundary Waters!
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 29 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 29 | Amber Young | $20.00 |
| Oct 29 | Tina Troha | $28.63 |
| Oct 29 | Hilal Walter Kremers | $108.50 |
| Oct 29 | Michelle Martin | $55.25 |
| Oct 29 | Andrew, Rachel, Eloise, Lilly, Baby Girl #2 | $108.50 |
