Allen Williford, a friend of mine, and Capt John "Woody" Woodall are attempting to raise money for the NC Fallen Fighters Foundation and the Fire Fighters Assisting Armed Forces Families. Allen will be attempting to kayak from Falls Lake to New Bern (193 miles) in 5 and a half days to help raise money for these worthy causes. To donate or to become a sponsor, all you need to do is go to FFAAFF.org, go to Donate and click on the Donate button (for PayPal). Earmark your pledge with Paddling for Pennies and leave your contact information. Check or other donations can be by clicking on the Contact page and emailing Capt Woodall (he is the President of FFAAFF).
There will be an after party at City Limits Saloon in downtown Raleigh the evening of the 27th, where they will be raffling off the kayak used in the trip as well as other items donated by the various sponsors.
My large, out of shape (well, round is a shape) arse will be helping paddle during a leg or two of the trip, so that may be worth the donation itself
Here is his flyer for the event:
Paddling for Pennies
To give back and support those who have given whatever it took.
My name is Allen Williford and I am a fireman for Clayton Fire Department. The week of April 22-27, 2013, myself and Paul Zais, a fellow firefighter and Veteran, will attempt to paddle from Falls Lake in Raleigh, following the Neuse River, to New Bern, NC in 5 and a half days. The trek will cover 193 miles of river and half of the state.
The objective, with the help of others, is to finish the 193 miles in enough time to meet everyone at the after party in Raleigh. To do so means paddling approximately 35 miles a day – including overnight.
Being a first responder means everything. It means you hug your spouse and children a little differently before and after work. It means you live to a new standard: you’re viewed, you’re watched, and you are loved. Sometimes you receive a “thank you,” but even when you don't you still remember that moral agreement you made, whatever it takes to get the job done, whatever it takes.
So many members of our first responder family and our military service brothers and sisters have done whatever it took. Many are not with us anymore but in remembrance of them I take on this quest. We honor them by donating to these two foundations - hoping we all go to work never needing their assistance.
The two foundations I’m raising money for are:
The North Carolina Fallen Fireman Foundation (NCFFF) and Fire Fighters Assisting Armed Forces Families (FFAAFF). All proceeds will be divided between the two. For more information about these organizations and to donate, please visit the website atwww.ffaaff.org.
Please consider joining this effort to make a difference. I am asking for donations in the amount of one Penny per mile paddled. Other amounts are welcomed and all donations are tax-deductible. I am also looking for sponsors to help with our trek. This means corporate or private sponsors, and those who are interested in meeting me at pre-determined spots on the river to swap out supplies, etc.
Please follow us at Paddlingforpennies.blogspot.com and on facebook @ event paddling for pennies
Again, I ask for your donations or your sponsorship to help those who have done whatever it took.
There will be an after party at City Limits Saloon in downtown Raleigh the evening of the 27th, where they will be raffling off the kayak used in the trip as well as other items donated by the various sponsors.
My large, out of shape (well, round is a shape) arse will be helping paddle during a leg or two of the trip, so that may be worth the donation itself
Here is his flyer for the event:
Paddling for Pennies
To give back and support those who have given whatever it took.
My name is Allen Williford and I am a fireman for Clayton Fire Department. The week of April 22-27, 2013, myself and Paul Zais, a fellow firefighter and Veteran, will attempt to paddle from Falls Lake in Raleigh, following the Neuse River, to New Bern, NC in 5 and a half days. The trek will cover 193 miles of river and half of the state.
The objective, with the help of others, is to finish the 193 miles in enough time to meet everyone at the after party in Raleigh. To do so means paddling approximately 35 miles a day – including overnight.
Being a first responder means everything. It means you hug your spouse and children a little differently before and after work. It means you live to a new standard: you’re viewed, you’re watched, and you are loved. Sometimes you receive a “thank you,” but even when you don't you still remember that moral agreement you made, whatever it takes to get the job done, whatever it takes.
So many members of our first responder family and our military service brothers and sisters have done whatever it took. Many are not with us anymore but in remembrance of them I take on this quest. We honor them by donating to these two foundations - hoping we all go to work never needing their assistance.
The two foundations I’m raising money for are:
The North Carolina Fallen Fireman Foundation (NCFFF) and Fire Fighters Assisting Armed Forces Families (FFAAFF). All proceeds will be divided between the two. For more information about these organizations and to donate, please visit the website atwww.ffaaff.org.
Please consider joining this effort to make a difference. I am asking for donations in the amount of one Penny per mile paddled. Other amounts are welcomed and all donations are tax-deductible. I am also looking for sponsors to help with our trek. This means corporate or private sponsors, and those who are interested in meeting me at pre-determined spots on the river to swap out supplies, etc.
Please follow us at Paddlingforpennies.blogspot.com and on facebook @ event paddling for pennies
Again, I ask for your donations or your sponsorship to help those who have done whatever it took.
