Two Students, One Mission

On May 20th, I Edmund Eilbacher and Jeff Petrie, two UND students will be setting out on an adventure of a lifetime. Our plan is to canoe the entire 2,320 miles of the Mississippi from Lake Itasca, MN to the Gulf of Mexico.

Both avid outdoors-men, with a combination of military and Boyscout experience, we have partnered with the local UNICEF chapter in an effort to raise $5,000 from individuals and companies. The majority of the proceeds will be donated to UNICEF's water, environment, and sanitation program which improves access to safe water and sanitation and promotes hygiene awareness in developing countries.

We need your help in raising the $5,000!

Feel generous and contact either myself, Edmund Eilbacher, or Jeff Petrie:
email - paddling4apurpose@gmail.com
phone - 701-777-8455

We will continually update this site with information regarding our fundraising efforts, trip planning, and provide up-to-date entries while on the river.