By the end of this week I will have my feet in the Atlantic waters on the west coast of Africa, where I depart on my journey! Until then, I am doing lots of media with a 15 minute Web cast on Wednesday, December 16, at 11 a.m. It will be featured on Cleveland.com from The Plain Dealer editorial offices. During the interview, you can ask your own questions or good wishes when you go to cleveland.com/news-videos and log on. My team will be tweeting during the Web cast at www.twitter.com/KatieSpotz as well. If you are unable to join the Web cast live, it will be available online at Cleveland.com. The send off will continue all day Wednesday.
Thanks for your support!
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Katie you are amazing! I have learned so much from you — thanks. Good luck on all legs of your journey–see you after you arrive in South America and return home safely.
Katie…what an amazing adventure!! May you have many safe and pleasurable rowing days ahead of you. Best of luck to you!!
What an amazing endeavor you are undertaking and wht a terrific cause! I give you a lot of credit and wish you blessings for safe travel. Kudos to you!!
Katie, I am in awe of your determination. You are truly admired by many. I wish you the best on your journey!
Katie, what do you have planned for New Years?
Proper Preparation Preceeds Positive Performance!or (PPPPP)
You’re ready! Row, Girl, Row!
Beat wishes for a peaceful journey.
Jack
Katie–just heard you on the Cleveland.com web cast and I will check out your charity too–what a great way to get attention for them–I applaud you and wish you much success. Congratulations to your sponsors too for investing in a great cause.
Cool interview on the web–I tried to get into the chat rooom but they kept having site errors–I think lots of people would have joined if not for the Cleveland.com problems.
I enjoyed your interview on Cleveland.com and in the paper and will visit the charity site–looks like a great cause. Good luck on your journey!
PS-Congratulations to your sponsors–they are supporting a great cause and inspiring individual
Katie”
I am so impressed,with your story and endevor,
Our prayers are with you,, God Bless and full speed ahead..
Cheers
Bob Yopko
You are truly an inspiration and I admire your determination in raising money for such a wonderful cause. Sending you best wishes for a safe and peaceful row. I’m looking forward to following your journey.
Just listed to the Web cast late–you look so relaxed! I know you’ll make it–you and Wilson! Take care and have fun!
Katie- Best of luck to you in the Atlantic. I know you’ll do well! Before you know it, you’ll be planning your next adventure.
Katie – I’m a high school student, and I saw your story in the paper. I was truly inspired – I greatly admire what you are doing and I wish you the best of luck!
Katie – I think you are truly amazing! I wish you a safe journey, and have fun!
Plain Dealer today–New York Times tomorrow–way to go! I saw teh story online –never noticed you have triceps like lobster claws–will have to check that out! Warm regards–safe journey–BW
I’ve been seeing/hearing about you all over the news…your row sounds so exciting (and for such a great cause). It’s nice to know that there are young people in the world today that are committed to helping others. Good luck with your row…I’ll be watching your progress.
God speed on your journey. Read about you in the NYTimes and wanted to wish you luck in your row across the Atlantic.
Good luck, Katie.
I really admire you for what you are doing, and will be following your progress closely.
-John Patella (@fogbuster)
Hear you on radio. checked out the rowforwater website. didn’t know you were from around here (Northern Ohio) .. YOU GO, GIRL!. will be praying for you everyday and trying to watch your progress on-line. God Speed, Katie..xxoo
Katie, you continue to amaze and delight all of us at Blue Planet Run. Whenever I tell your story, people are overwhelmed and so excited at what you’re doing. We are so honored that you are combining your voyage with fundraising for Blue Planet Run.
So fly across the Atlantic, row on back and do us all proud. You go, girl and show everyone what you’re made of!
I cannot put in words how impressed I am. Katie, I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart. God bless you! – ‘It’s a funny thing about lif; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.’ – William Somerset Maugham … go for it .. get it!
Katie–my thoughts and prayers are with you on this voyage. Your life will be changed, and so will those for which you will provide safe water, and still others who will learn of the mission through you. Bon Voyage!
I was looking for the tracking link. I had heard the interview on Public Radio about GPS tracking.
Thanks,
Gig
Katie I was speaking with someone yesterday and was reminded what it was like after graduating from college many years ago. Some people go backpacking around Europe, some people begin the long process of finding a job, and then there are people like you who work for the nonprofit Americorps after graduation…but I can’t think of anyone who decides to combine their passion with such a great fundraising cause by rowing across the ocean for Blue Planet Run Foundation! In a few years you’ll be working or raising a family and won’t be able to do something like this–you picked a great time in life to do this and it will define who you are for the future! Row, row, row your boat Katie and love it!
So impressed… and inspired … and even a little jealous. Once you make up your mind to do something amazing, the whole universe conspires to help you acheive it. Go with speed, courage and our prayers and support!
Katie! It’s finally here! You big day and days ahead! Your fierce determination, talent and passion to take care of those in need will shine through. You are changing the world. I’m so glad to have gotten to meet you and work with you. God speed!
- Jackie Goneconti (BPR)
Go, Katie!!!!!!! May the mermaids guide and the whales sing for you.
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