Hello, My name is Paul. I am Gina's husband. In 2020, Gina and her Sister walked the Pacific Crest trail; Mexico to Canada. I remained at home being the support person for their Journey. This is something Gina had longed planned for and was one of those things she had on her "Bucket List." You can still see the youtube's of that journey by searching for "The kiwi Sisters 2020" on youtube.
I can say that Gina was an accomplished hiker, so when she called me in July 2021 to say she was going on a day hike, I had no concern for her safety. However, on that fateful day, the temperatures here at Folsom was 112 F.
She was walking back to her car at midday when she succumbed to Heat Stroke. Tragically there were no other hikers on the trail, we suspect because it was so hot. Gina was just 10 minutes walk from her car.
I lost my lovely wife of 40 years. She will always be missed by family and friends. The California State Parks has given us permission to install a picnic table in remembrance of her, to which we intend to add a plaque.
We are asking you to help us, by giving just a few dollars to go towards this picnic table at the Folsom State Recreation Area.