Gus and Elena's Pacific Crest Trail Trek
- What is the Pacific Crest Trail Campaign?
- Gus Wimberger, 18, is an outdoor enthusiast who will be graduating from Foss High School in the spring. Elena Wimberger, 22, is an avid adventurer who will be earning her B.A. in Politics with a minor in Spanish from Willamette University this spring. Along the way they’ll be raising funds to support Etta Projects’ initiatives in Bolivia, empowering local communities.
- How does it work?
- Gus and Elena will be attempting to raise a goal amount of $5,326, (one dollar for each mile they hike) in order to fund and support projects, families and communities through Etta Projects.
- Where does my money go?
- 100% of donations go to Etta Projects. You will be able to see directly where your money is put to use in the communities.
- Why participate?
- Help make Gus and Elena’s trek meaningful by changing lives of those in Bolivian communities!
Thanks to...
| Oct 9 | Scott made a 50 contribution |
| Sep 27 | Elizabeth made a 50 contribution |
| Sep 14 | Jack made a 150 contribution |
| Sep 5 | Emily made a 100 contribution |
| Aug 26 | Steve/Mary made a 200 contribution |
| Aug 23 | Tere made a 50 contribution |
| Aug 22 | Melisa made a 300 contribution |
| Aug 20 | Peter made a 100 contribution |
| Aug 17 | Terry made a 30 contribution |
| Aug 16 | Meagan made a 50 contribution |
| Sue made a 25 contribution | |
| Aug 11 | Paula made a 25 contribution |
| Aug 9 | Jan made a 50 contribution |
| Sue made a 20 contribution | |
| Aug 8 | Cody made a 50 contribution |
| Becky made a 50 contribution | |
| Aug 7 | Amy and Trevor made a 250 contribution |
| Jul 29 | Alyce gave 100 for a community first aid kit |
| Jul 28 | Leslie made a 50 contribution |
| Jul 22 | Anne made a 50 contribution |
| Mary made a 50 contribution | |
| Jul 6 | Marian made a 50 contribution |
| Jul 1 | Stewart made a 50 contribution |
| Jun 30 | Paula made a 266 contribution |
| Jun 25 | David made a 75 contribution |
| Jun 17 | Sue made a 75 contribution |
| Jun 14 | Marion made a 100 contribution |
| Jun 10 | Kristin made a 100 contribution |
| May 29 | Carol made a 50 contribution |
| May 27 | The4426309993734212 made a 50 contribution |
| May 26 | Sue made a 75 contribution |
| May 23 | Rodkeys made a 25 contribution |
| Nancy made a 50 contribution | |
| May 22 | Jake made a 350 contribution |
| May 21 | Elizabeth made a 40 contribution |
| May 14 | Kena made a 25 contribution |
| May 9 | Annette made a 50 contribution |
| May 8 | Karen made a 53 contribution |
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| Kate made a 40 contribution | |
| Priti made a 20 contribution | |
| May 7 |
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made a 50 contribution |
| May 6 | Fred & Trinka made a 200 contribution |
| May 3 | Tracy made a 10 contribution |
| Apr 28 | Christine made a 100 contribution |
| Katie made a 100 contribution | |
| Apr 27 | Debbie gave 65 for a contribution towards classroom hygiene |
| Apr 26 | Brian made a 200 contribution |
| Apr 25 | Fletcher made a 50 contribution |
| Apr 24 | United Church made a 100 contribution |
| United Church made a 306 contribution | |
| Apr 19 | O'Loughlin made a 100 contribution |
| Apr 18 | Carrie made a 50 contribution |
| Apr 17 | Herbert/Irmgard made a 533 contribution |
| Apr 15 | Steve made a 100 contribution |
| Apr 11 | Jill made a 100 contribution |
| Mar 30 | Marianne made a 50 contribution |
| Mar 28 | Bonnie made a 50 contribution |
| Mar 27 | Elena made a 20 contribution |
| Mary made a 50 contribution | |
| Pennye made a 45 contribution | |
| Mar 26 | Kevin and Tara made a 50 contribution |
| Peter and Wynne made a 266 contribution | |
| Gus made a 50 contribution | |
| Therese made a 20 contribution | |
| Mar 25 | Sue made a 50 contribution |
| Jan 30 | Carter made a 20 contribution |
Promoting Community Transformation
Hiking for a Cause! Gus and Elena will hike from Mexico to Canada on the PCT to support Etta Projects and their work in rural villages in Bolivia. Please continue to check out their blog for regular updates of their journey.
Gus and Elena
Elena and Gus recognize the honor of having this experience. They want to make it something that is much bigger and more meaningful than just two young people trekking a great trail. On this trek they want to create understanding about daily issues in the developing world.
Their blog http://pctwimberger.wordpress.com/ will not only describe what it is like to live a nomadic hiking lifestyle, but also reflect on living without everyday comforts such as clean water, toilets, easily accessible food and nearby hospitals. They hope to put reflection into action through your donations that will directly support rural villages in Bolivia by implementing water, sanitation, health and nutrition programs. They chose to collaborate with Etta Projects because they agree with their philosophy of sustainable development – the conviction that local people know their needs best and that they also have the power to meet those needs.
Please take this next step with Elena and Gus by supporting their effort to alleviate poverty in rural Bolivia. Your generosity will help them raise $5,326 — one dollar for each mile of their excursion.
At this time, Gus, Elena and Etta Projects are funding sanitation programs. Help them construct eco latrines!
Read stories of real lives changed
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth
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a donation toward an ecological composting latrine Don Guillermo becomes a part of Etta Projects\' team
Tracy
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a donation toward an ecological composting latrine Reinaldo -- a community leader
United Church
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Herbert/Irmgard
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an ecological composting latrine A healthier and more dignified life
Jill
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a donation toward an ecological composting latrine Richard advocates for his community and his home
Carter
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a donation toward an ecological composting latrine Doña Gueiza gives her family improved sanitation and so much more!
Etta Projects. Attainable. Sustainable. Results. Empowering Bolivian communities to transcend the limitations of poverty.
Etta Projects’ mission is to partner with Bolivian communities to implement sustainable solutions to the challenges of poverty, while educating and inspiring North Americans to act for positive change.