Raising Money for Rippleffect

I mentioned in my first post that part of the reason I want to hike the trail is to raise money and awareness for a local organization.  I am very excited to announce that as I hike I will be raising money for Rippleffect!

Rippleffect is an organization that promotes youth education and leadership through outdoor experiences.  In high school I was fortunate enough to participate in a youth leadership camp and Cow Island off the coast of Maine.  During the camp I learned kayaking techniques, listened to a man talk of his multiple attempts to hike Mount Everest, practiced yoga in the early morning hours, participated in team building activities, journaled, spent time alone on the island, and developed a greater sense of self.

I am very excited to have the opportunity to give back to an organization that I strongly believe in.  I spent two years in the Peace Corps helping a community half way around the world, now it is time to make a difference closer to home. 

Rippleffect promotes so many things I believe in including

-       educating youth through real life experiences

-       helping youth to develop confidence in themselves and leadership skills

-       promoting the important of spending time outdoors

-       being involved with the local community

Just this past summer Rippleffect expanded their program to include hiking.  There couldn’t be a better time or way to help raise money for scholarships.  As I hike the trail I hope to be raising $3 per mile on the 2,184 miles of the trail.  My dream come true would be to raise $5 per mile.

For more information about Rippleffect, please visit Rippleffect.net.  I hope you click on the link below to donate money!  No donation is too small.  Please help me reach my goal keep me motivated as I hike the trail.  Thank you!

http://www.gofundme.com/GretchenAT