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 Rob Bean, Chief Paddling Officer, #1970
Fort Collins, CO
18' Sawyer Loon
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Rob is an ordinary, outdoorsy kind of guy who loves paddling and helping others. He lives in Fort Collins with his wife, Tracey, and two wonderful children, Megan and Lucas. He's originally from Ohio, where his passion for paddling took hold as a teenager. And you name it - canoeing, kayaking, sculling, rafting - Rob was doing it. Even during the winter months. During the day, Rob is the interactive director at Burns Marketing Communications (www.burnsmarketing.com). And when he's not working or spending time with his family, he's training for The Big Moo Canoe.
Gary Durbin, Bald Avengers, #6001
St. Louis, MO
Osage aluminum canoe
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Gary left the corporate environment in 2003, but wasn't very good at retiring! He is currently the Program Coordinator for a 112 year old non-profit camp in St. Louis. He has been married for 45 years to his fantastic wife Jill. They enjoy 7 super grandkids, 2 cats, traveling, gardening, and cooking. Gary loves the outdoors, canoeing with his paddling partner Jason Rose, motorcycling, photography, and working with young people. He enjoys leading challenge, team building, and educational programs.
Gary and his partner Jason Rose have entered the MR340 for the first time this year as the Bald Avengers. Their goal is to have fun, finish the race with a respectable time and help The Big Moo Canoe support Heifer International.
 Erin Kendrick, #0087
Washington D.C.
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Erin's a Missouri native and a 2005 graduate of the University of Missouri. Her love of the outdoors led her first to NOLS in Lander, WY. Thereafter, she assisted people with disabilities in biking, rafting, and hiking activities at Common Ground Outdoor Adventures in Logan, UT and guided kayak tours in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Erin is currently a Contract Billing Specialist with an IP law firm, SKGF, in Washington, DC (finally putting that Finance degree to work). She's taking a summer break to race in her first MR340. Never one to waste an opportunity to aid others; she asks for your sponsorship.
Rudy Raith, #1946
Belton, MO
14.5 foot Zohr Sport
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Rudy hales from Belton, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, and a stones throw from the Kaw Point where the MR340 begins. He's currently enjoying retired life in the out-of-doors after a career in the US Army and his service in Vietnam. Besides paddling, Rudy spends his time participating in numerous 5 and 10K runs in and around Kansas City and enjoying his three daughters and six grandchildren. Rudy is looking forward to paddling for Heifer in the 2010 race and would appreciate your support in his fund raising efforts.
Jason Rose, Bald Avengers, #6001
St. Louis, MO
Osage aluminum canoe
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Jason is a Camp Director at a non-profit camp in St. Louis. He lives on site at the camp with his beautiful wife Jillian. They share there home with 2 dogs, 3 rats, 7 chickens (they live outside), a few lizards, and a couple of fish tanks. Jason loves being on the river, on weekends you will often find him paddling on the Meremac River with his MR340 partner Gary Durbin. At camp Jason is known as Burly Woods, he is a highly skilled leader of loud call and repeat camp songs.
Jason and his partner Gary Durbin have entered the MR340 for the first time this year as the Bald Avengers. Their goal is to have fun, finish the race with a respectable time and help The Big Moo Canoe support Heifer International.
Brad Sjostrom, #0550
 Lake St. Louis, MO
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Brad is a Minnesota native and graduate of the University of Minnesota who has called Missouri home for the last 20 years. Every one of those spent exploring and canoeing the Missouri Ozark Rivers with his 3 children Ryan, Michael and Elizabeth. An article about the MR340 in the Missouri Conservation Magazine sparked his interest and he signed up as a personal challenge. Now a 2 time veteran, Brad says "you get tested physically and mentally during this race and you learn a lot about yourself". He is excited that his time on the river as part of Team Big Moo Canoe for Heifer International could raise funds for a worthwhile cause. Help him buy a cow...he asks for your sponsorship.
 Joe Tousignant, #1967
Jackson, MO
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A few years ago Joe read about the MO340 in the Rural Missouri and the Missouri Conservationist magazine and decided to attempt the challenge in his 50th year. A buddy of his did it last year and asked him "why wait?". So, what started out as a 40-something male looking for a challenge (not that there is anything wrong with that!) turned into something more when it became a fundraiser for Heifer International.
Help Joe along to reach his personal and funraising goals!
Charles Wolfe, #0252
Two Harbors, MN
Kruger Sea Wind
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Charles grew up paddling the lakes and rivers of northeastern Pennsylvania but the constant quest for space and upland habitat lead him to the north shore of Lake Superior. Boreal canoeing is a constant desire but time on the water is kept in check by his other passions. A proud father, exasperating husband, physician passionate about his work and more than willing to discuss it it at any hour oft the night with residents and students, a lover of bird dogs, and someone who finds satisfaction with tinkering in the workshop. Sustainability is a core value in his approach to health, work, life balance, economics and the environment. Heifer International's mission is a global solution successfully implementing the values that he struggles daily to maintain in his own life.
Other Big Moo Canoe Challengers
Megan Bean: Fundraiser/Paddler
Megan is Rob's nine year old daughter who was a big part of The Big Moo Canoe team in 2008. She has decided to do her own Big Moo Challenge this summer including a 10 mile paddle, in her own kayak, down the South Platte River in Colorado. She will donate some of her own money, talk to others and also work to raise $260 to purchase two goats in connection with the project. She has also been helping her dad at Heifer presentations this year as well. Her interests include art, dancing, school, drama, and canoeing with her Dad.
 Lucas Bean: Fundraiser/Paddler
Lucas is Rob's 5 year old son who was a big part of the The Big Moo Canoe team in 2008. He has decided to do his own Big Moo Challenge this summer including a 30 mile paddle with his dad on the North Platte River in Wyoming. He is going to work to raise $60 to purchase a whole bunch of bees for someone who lives a long way away. Lucas likes to play with dinosaurs, Hot Wheels, throw balls, and play soccer.
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