Families and Couples
Put a goat in your boat. Take the $120 challenge
to buy a goat for a family in need.

Pack up your family and head out for a day of adventure. Join the Big Moo Canoe for Heifer International to make a lasting impact in the lives of families all over the globe.

For more than 60 years, Heifer International has been working around the world to provide opportunities that bring entire communities out of poverty while delivering lasting hope for a better tomorrow. Your effort can be a big part of "Passing on the gift". You can help by turning a paddling trip into a charitable event in support of Heifer International.

Challenge ideas
Choose a family goal, a fun challenge, raise a little money and have a blast

Families
Enjoy a day with your family and turn the trip into a teachable moment. Plan a day on the water with your kids and bring along your copy of Beatrice's Goat. Read them the story of how a small goat became a turning point for a small girl. Help your kids find inspiration, a giving spirit and develop a charitable heart. Take the plunge today.

• Paddle with your kids.
• Paddle with your spouse.
• Paddle with your friends.

Friends
Take this opportunity to spend the day together with friends and really make it count. Organize an outing, email your friends to tell them your plans and take a lot of pictures to share your adventure. Most importantly, tell all your friends and family that you are"paddling for a purpose" and that you hope they will support Heifer International through your endeavor together.

Be alert to give service. What counts a great deal in life is what we do for others. - Anonymous

Don't have a boat?

No problem at all. If you want to participate in the Big Moo Canoe you can always rent a boat at a local canoe livery. Check out this national guide or go to Google and type in "Canoe rentals in (your state)".