Monster & Sea 24 - Canmore
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Cancer is a taker. It wants everything from us - our health, our confidence, our families. And it is relentless. Statistics say 1 in 3 people arm wrestle with cancer, but what about the other 2 people? Our job is to stand in the gap. Fill the void with love, compassion, and our ability to GO when our friends can't.
This is what the 24 is all about.
The 24 started in the early spring of 2015, when 6 people in Seattle, led by Troy Nebeker from Monster and Sea ( www.monsterandsea.com), did a relay paddle for 24 hours to raise some funds for families who were dealing with cancer. Their goal was to stuff five envelopes with $1000 each, and put those envelopes in the hands of people who were dealing with cancer and could use some help at a really tough time. Through generous donations and support, they blew past their goal and raised over $7000, helping seven families in the process. Last year in 2018, the 24 grew to groups of paddlers from all across the US and Canada.
This spring there will be at least 40 teams paddling in cities across the US, Canada and the Cayman Islands. Our Canmore team is stoked to be part of the event for the third year running. We are ready to paddle, (if there’s no water open..XC ski and fat bike) for 24 hours in Canmore, Alberta raising money to help local families. Where does the money go? To a family or families in need, how it's used is for the family to decide. This isn’t about research, this isn’t about finding a cure, this doesn’t go to a charity. This is cash, in an envelope, put in the hands of folks who need it. It could help pay the utility bills, or buy some groceries, or maybe take the family away for a weekend to get a break from the chaos.
Thank you everyone for your generous support! Please keep in mind that your donations are going to a place that will make a real difference in people’s lives. At the same time, support comes in many forms, so if you are unable to make a donation, we welcome you to come out and join us on the water or just say hi to show your support.
Much Love
Team Canmore
This is what the 24 is all about.
The 24 started in the early spring of 2015, when 6 people in Seattle, led by Troy Nebeker from Monster and Sea ( www.monsterandsea.com), did a relay paddle for 24 hours to raise some funds for families who were dealing with cancer. Their goal was to stuff five envelopes with $1000 each, and put those envelopes in the hands of people who were dealing with cancer and could use some help at a really tough time. Through generous donations and support, they blew past their goal and raised over $7000, helping seven families in the process. Last year in 2018, the 24 grew to groups of paddlers from all across the US and Canada.
This spring there will be at least 40 teams paddling in cities across the US, Canada and the Cayman Islands. Our Canmore team is stoked to be part of the event for the third year running. We are ready to paddle, (if there’s no water open..XC ski and fat bike) for 24 hours in Canmore, Alberta raising money to help local families. Where does the money go? To a family or families in need, how it's used is for the family to decide. This isn’t about research, this isn’t about finding a cure, this doesn’t go to a charity. This is cash, in an envelope, put in the hands of folks who need it. It could help pay the utility bills, or buy some groceries, or maybe take the family away for a weekend to get a break from the chaos.
Thank you everyone for your generous support! Please keep in mind that your donations are going to a place that will make a real difference in people’s lives. At the same time, support comes in many forms, so if you are unable to make a donation, we welcome you to come out and join us on the water or just say hi to show your support.
Much Love
Team Canmore
Fundraising team: M&S 24 Team Canmore (4)
Chad Guenter
Organizer
Canmore, AB
Erik Becks
Team member
Ryan Fowler
Team member
Gregg Schaalje
Team member
