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Hiking the appalachian trail

nbbm9 - 08:08pm May 22, 2007 EST

I'm thinking of starting a campaign to get donations to benefit the MOD. My idea was to walk the entire Appalachian trail from Ga. to Me. The entire trek would be 2160 miles. I'm trying to gain corporate and individual sponsers before the 2008 hiking season begins in april. ALL proceeds will go directyly to MOD. I had 2 kids pass away in 94 and 95 , each baby was born at 28weeks. i have for yrs been trying to help the MOD cause and in my own way this trek will be a memorial to my babies while hopefully helping out other families that are sure to encounter these situations. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chris



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James SooHoo - May 24, 2007 7:44 pm (#1 Total: 6)  

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Hi Chris,

My name is James and I work at the March of Dimes National Office. A good person to talk to here would be my colleague Rebecca Smith. You can reach her at rsmith@marchofdimes.com.

All of my very best,

James
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jack-n-kates_mom - May 31, 2007 11:01 am (#2 Total: 6)  

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Wow Chris, good luck and thanks for walking for not only your babies but all of our babies and future babies as well. I wish you luck.

Take care,

Kelly

Whosures - Jun 6, 2007 6:28 pm (#3 Total: 6)  

 

What a wonderful idea. I have friends who walked from Canada to Mexico basically down the PCH. It was a wonderful bonding experience for them.

Melissa M. - Jun 8, 2007 3:06 am (#4 Total: 6)  

Mom of 25 weekers, Now Age 5 & 1.2 (3 surviving quads)  

What an undertaking! Chris, that is truly remarkable. You will have to post regularly to update us if you decide to do this. We want to cheer you on (and live this trek through you).

The passion of MOD volunteers never ceases to amaze me!!!!!!

Warmly,

Melissa

DNASMOM - Jun 8, 2007 3:32 am (#5 Total: 6)  

Mom to a feeder and grower born June 2004 almost 33 wks 2lb 13 oz.  

Chris
This is huge! I hope it turns out for you and you get some backing on this.

I wish you much luck and I do hope you keep us posted.

Thank you for helping to make a difference!

Good luck with your mission!!

Karen

jansa - Jun 28, 2007 5:56 am (#6 Total: 6)  

 

love to help

we do some hiking down here in Alabama. one of my goals is to hike the A.T. I would love to hear more of your idea and am willing to help however possible. We actually just got back from a hike up in the Sipsey Wilderness(Bankhead National Forest) in North Alabama. I know the guy who is the Editor of Wild South magazine and I know for a fact that he would advertise(if thats the right word) for you and get the public more involved Let me know if your interested. we could also help with the sponsers, my husband works for a hunting lodge in the Spring and has made connections to some people in the "outdoors buisness" we could surely hook you up there, seems like he met someone from Smart Wool apparel last year, just let me know we can see what we can come up with! GREAT IDEA



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