Wegeners Fundraising Initiative

[Pmarsh]

I thought I would give a brief update on how the Autoimmune Expedition is shaping up. The trip is scheduled to start in around 90 days. So far I've managed to raise just over $2000, but I'm really just staring to get going on the fundraising part of it. I spent the Easter weekend training in the mountains near Mount Baker (Washington). I managed to hike/climb/ski almost 40 km and 4000 vertical meters in just 4 days. It was tiring but I felt pretty good overall. It gave me a little more confidence for this trip. Now I need to get out on the bike more. One of the local bike Manufacturers in Vancouver kindly gave me a new bike at a great price. Several other businesses are coming on board providing support as well. Please help me spread the word! I think the money raised will go a long way towards specific autoimmune research. Thanks again!

[Alysia]

Hi peter,
only to tell that you are amazing
you give hope and faith and inspiration.
thank you.

[Pmarsh]

It's really cool that my trip Facebook page has "likes" from various parts of the world. Spain, France, India, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Alberta, Quebec, ... I wonder how many Provinces, States, and Countries will be represented by the time the expedition rolls around. Awesome. Make sure to "like" the page if you're interested in trip updates and hearing about the Fundraising progress. Thanks!!

Pete

https://www.facebook.com/TheAutoimmuneExpedition

[mishb]

Don't forget Australia too Pete

The page looks fantastic and you are doing an awesome job.

[Pmarsh]

Wow! Awesome support from this community!

I can add Australia, Sweden, Turkey, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, California, Oklahoma, New York, Texas... and I'm sure I missed others. Thanks everyone. Your support motivates me to get out and train hard.

[pberggren1]

And Saskatchewan......lol.

When is the Symposium in Calgary and Where will it take place?

[Pmarsh]

Hi Everyone.

Here's a quick trip and training update. It's exactly 2 months until I embark on this trip. Crazy how time flys! I've been doing fairly well with my training. The winter season is winding down here now, but I hope to get out on the snow once a week through the spring. It's bike season now. My goal is to ride around 500 km next week while I'm at a conference in the Okanagan (Canada's wine country). I realize it's going to be a really tough trip.

The fundraising is coming along. I'm at around $3000 now. Hopefully I can get some local media to show my story soon. My busy work season is done so I'm planning on focusing on this trip much more now.

Thanks again for everyone's comments and support on this forum. It's really appreciated.

Pete


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[NicShaf]

Very cool! Sharing with everyone I know to help drum up some support

[Pmarsh]

Less than 2 weeks until the expedition begins...

This is my final fundraising push. So far I am almost half way to my goal of $14,411. I'm hoping to reach this goal by the time I accomplish the physical goal around July 14. Please consider donating to this cause (and if you have already, thank you!). All money raised will go toward specific WGs or SARDs related research and will hopefully eventually lead to a cure. This link takes you directly to my secure online donation page: Peter Marshall's Personal Page for Autoimmune Expedition.

Thanks again for all your support and make sure to follow my blog and Facebook page for trip reports.

Pete