BOTTOM LINE:
DONATE! Please help me raise *atleast* $10,000 for Make-A-Wish – the average cost it takes to grant one wish inSan Diego / Imperial Counties. Donations of $1,000, or more, can qualify forsponsorship perks. From individuals, I'm asking for donations in increments of$10. From groups, businesses, or organization, I'm asking for donations inincrements of $100.
WHAT:
I am excited to take on my thirdTrailblaze Challenge, and fourth fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation of SanDiego. In addition to the physical challenge, I have committed myself toraising money for Make-A-Wish to help grant the wishes of children withcritical illnesses. With your help, it’s possible.
DONATIONS:
For any individual, organization, orbusiness who donates at least $1,000, I will personally add their name to my hikingshirt and training gear, in addition to the perks offered by Make-A-Wish SanDiego, Trailblaze Challenge official sponsorship packages. Once I reach myfundraising goal, there will be stretch goals added later.
CONTACT ME:
If you'd like a sponsorship packetor have any questions.
WHY:
Wish kids are some of the bravestand sweetest kids you'll ever know. I have been fortunate to meet several wishkids and their families and have been moved to tears when I learn theirstories. One such wish kid gave me an autograph after he became a San DiegoPadres player for a day! Make-A-Wish San Diego has been rated 4/4 stars onCharity Navigator, with a current overall rating of 94.91% as of the latest publishedrating. In fact, Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego has received 9 consecutive4-star ratings from Charity Navigator. Not only does a high percentage of eachdollar raised go directly to their mission, but the staff are great too :)
STAY CONNECTED:
Follow the progress on Twitter or Instagram@HikingZebra
LAST YEAR:
The 2022 Trailblaze Challenge SDraised more than $700,000to support wish granting in San Diego, shattering theoriginal goal and setting a new chapter fundraising record. Thus, 70life-changing wishes could be granted for children with critical illnesses. Mywonderful hiking team completed 28 miles, while I was able to complete 20 mileshiking in Big Bear Lake, CA along the Pacific Crest Trail! Whew!
MY STORY:
I am a native San Diegan, militaryVeteran, and Make-A-Wish enthusiast. After having been to war and back(OIF/OEF), I enjoy the uplifting part of life... like giving back to thecommunity. I prefer surrounding myself with positive, hopeful, and fun, family,friends, and community.
THANK YOU!
Please help me support this greatcause by joining me on the trail or helping me hit my Trailblaze Challengefundraising goal. Thank you for your support!
