Katie is now within the final 150nm of her epic voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Normally, that would still be a massive distance to row but, when you’ve already covered the best part of 3,000 miles (if you include all the wiggly bits!), it becomes the final straight. As many of you will know, one of Katie’s main goals with this expedition was to raise money in order to provide clean drinking water to thousands of people worldwide. This is a cause that Katie believes in passionately, as you can see from the blog she wrote a month ago, which you can read here.
Katie has currently set a target of raising $60,000, which would enable 2,000 people to get access to clean water for life. At the moment, the total stands at $54,100. I now have a challenge for you…
In just a few days’ time (probably Saturday or Sunday), Katie will set foot on land for the first time in over 10 weeks. Let’s hit the target before then so one of the first things she can hear is: “You’ve raised $60,000″.
But there’s an added incentive as well. We have received a very generous offer from an unnamed donor whereby, for every dollar over $60,000 that has been raised by the moment Katie arrives, that will be matched (up to a total of $5,000). This means that, if we can get the fundraising total right up to $65,000 by that time, it will instantly jump to $70,000. How would that be for a welcoming gift?!
You can donate now by clicking here and going through a few simple steps.
This is undoubtedly an ambitious goal and will take some effort. But hopefully a little bit of Katie has rubbed off on all of us these past few months – challenges are there to be met. After all, isn’t that what Katie’s about to do?
[For further information about why every single donation is invaluable, please look at the Guest Blog by Lisa Nash and the Blue Planet Run Foundation website. Please pass this to as many people as you can. It's amazing what can be achieved when we all get involved!]
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I think Kaitie has had a wonderful journey and for it to be almost over after rowing 3,000 miles she must be very proud of herself.
Keep up the great work Katie. Our EarthView students are very impressed by what you have accomplished!
Wow! That’s amazing!!!! So close! Around 3,000 dollars more! That’s amazing! What a generous way to donate! Katie is amazing!!!
Katie, once again what you are doing is amazing. I wish I could donate, but as I am only in 7th grade, I can’t. It is awesome that that much money can be raised. Now that you are almost finished, I bet you’ll either be really happy you’re back or sad. Now that you’re finishing, I don’t know what we will talk about in math! Good luck and have a safe landing!
Hello Katie!
Wishing you a safe landfall. Please do be carefull!
WWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!! My mom runs a charity and this gives me the same joy!!!! i can not believe how many people will be provided with clean drinking water thanks to you! I am EXTREMELY amazed!!!!!! I hope you have a safe landing! Amazed!
Katie – you’re so close to finishing this incredible journey. I hope you or Sam will continue to keep us informed as to when you will reach land and what the coverage will be so we can continue to follow you. You are an amazing woman!! Wishing you the very best in the next few days. . . . . continue to row and be safe!!!!
just read you met your goal of $60,000 . . .I am sure there will be more coming!!! Congrats on another achievement!
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