Hi everyone! As I celebrate my 45th birthday this year, I'm looking to cultivate strength, celebrate life, and catalyze support for people who are suffering in fear and struggling to make ends meet. To do this, I'll be embarking on a self-curated "kayak triathlon" around the circumference of beautiful Morro Bay with friends, with the goal of raising $1,000 in direct aid for local immigrant families through 805 UndocuFund !
Our journey begins with a warm-up walk over the dunes in Los Osos, to a 3.9 mile run to the end of Sandspit Beach where it meets Morro Rock, to a 1.5 mile kayak paddle across Morro Bay, and ends with a 6 mile bike ride back to the Sea Pines Resort in Los Osos (with a lunch stop at the Bayside Cafe). It is, in essence, "the Morro Bay Mega Loop"!
I invite you to join me on any or all portions of this journey (if you're local!) and to stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors by making a donation to the 805 UndocuFund. This incredible organization provides vital support to undocumented residents during disasters, ensuring they receive the help they deserve. It’s a cause that touches my heart, especially right now, and I believe in their mission to create both immediate relief and lasting change.
Your contributions will help the 805 UndocuFund in amazing ways, such as:
- Providing short-term financial relief to families impacted by disasters.
- Advocating for better inclusion of undocumented residents in disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
I am particularly inspired by their Emergency Assistance Fund , which provides direct financial relief to undocumented and mixed-status families in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties who have been impacted by immigration enforcement—including individuals in deportation proceedings or families whose loved ones have already been deported.
I can think of no more urgent and meaningful cause to support as I prepare to take on this physical challenge on my 45th birthday. Your birthday gift can change lives—thank you for your generosity!
With Gratitude,
Julia
Contact me directly for day-of details if you'd like to join us! We’ll have some
folks doing all 4 legs (walk-run-kayak-bike) and some jumping in for only one or two parts. We also need help shuttling kayaks out to the end of the sandspit for runners :)
THANK YOU, I am SO excited!!
