Run Free PCT
Run Free PCT
July 9 - September 24, 2019
THE PLAN
On July 11th (after hiking 2 days north) I set off with my partner from the Canadian border and start walking south towards Mexico. On September 24 my Aunt Cathy passed away, and we re-prioritized, headed home to be with family and decided we missed our safe weather window to enter the Sierras, leaving Oregon and Washington crossed, and California unfinished.
THE CAUSE(S)
We raised money for three causes near and dear to my heart. Money raised during the Washington portion was donated to wear blue: run to remember - an organization that honors our fallen by building communities around running. Money raised during the Oregon portion was donated to Warrior Expeditions - an organization that helps heal and transition with outdoor adventures. Money raised across California was donated to Team Hoyt San Diego - an organization that helps spread inclusion through sport.
SUPPORT THE CAUSES I RAN FOR
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wear blue: run to remember
“Our Mission - To honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance.”
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Warrior Expeditions
“Warrior Expeditions provides veterans with everything required to complete a long distance outdoor expedition at no cost to the veteran.”
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Team Hoyt San Diego
“Team Hoyt San Diego is a non-profit that assists families in inclusion in sports, running races, and triathlons. The chapter is inspired by the father and son duo, Dick and Rick Hoyt. Dick and Rick compete together in endurance events year round.
The Hoyt Foundation aspires to build the individual character, self-confidence and self-esteem of America’s disabled young people through inclusion in all facets of daily life; including in family and community activities, especially sports, at home, in schools, and in the workplace. Team Hoyt San Diego works to partner with local organizations to show support for its cause through donations as well as to provide assistance at races and events.”
THE ROUTE
