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The Annual Wilderness Wind Paddle-a-thon

August 6th, 2011

What is it?
Kerri PAT 07The Wilderness Wind paddle-a-thon is a two day event in northern Minnesota. On the first day, participants paddle from 30-70 miles (their choice) within the Minnesota Boundary Waters and/or the Canadian Quetico. The second day of the event includes play, celebration and rejuvenation. The 2011 paddle-a-thon will be taking place on August 6th-7th.
The main purpose of the event is to raise funds for Wilderness Wind operations, but of course we intend to have a memorable and enjoyable time doing it. In addition, we seek to make the event faithful to our mission, meaning that we seek to nurture our relationship with God and creation through wilderness living, which promotes spirituality, cooperation and environmental sustainability.

Where does the money go?
The Paddle-a-Thon was created to raise funds for Wilderness Wind operational expenses. In an attempt to make wilderness experiences accessible to people of diverse economic backgrounds, Wilderness Wind's fees do not cover the entire expenses of Boundary Waters canoe trips. Instead, our fees cover only two-thirds of all program expenses. Additionally, we desire to be a positive influence on our local community, so we have agreed to tithe a portion of the event's proceeds to the betterment of the Ely community.

In total, the funds raised by the Paddle-a-Thon support:
  • summer staff stipends
  • camper scholarships
  • equipment replacement
  • introducing additional sustainability practices and equipment into Wilderness Wind's daily functions
  • Wilderness Wind's endowment fund (10%)
  • ecological and community programs in Ely, MN (10%)

How can you be involved?
  • Be a Paddler (Inquiry Letter)  *Follow links at the bottom of this section for required paddler forms*
  • Join the 2011 support team
  • Become a business sponsor
  • Offer financial support online
  • Contribute by mail - send your tax-deductible donation to:
                 Wilderness Wind Paddle-a-thon
                 2945 Hwy 169   Ely, MN  55731

    Donate to the Paddle-a-Thon!

 

Though the Paddle-a-Thon means a full day of canoeing for some, they are few when compared with all of the people involved. We have thought of a few ways you could become a part of the event, but feel free to use your imagination and let us know how you will participate. We love to hear the ideas of people thinking outside the box! You could join with other people in your community: several people in the Goshen area planned a breakfast and short paddle to publicize the later event and raise funds within that community. Several of our board members are wearing their green paddle-a-thon shirts to special events and telling others about the event. Be imaginative!

*Required Forms for Paddler's:

 

Who is paddling in 2011?

 
2011 Support Team 2011 Business Sponsors Donate

 

Paddle-A-thon History

 

 

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