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Pack your dry bags and 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 personal goal, a fun challenge, raise a little money and have a blast
Solo Challenger
As a solo paddler, you have the most flexibility in planning a challenge. Once you have made a commitment to a personal fundraising goal, you just need to develop a plan that suits your interest and abilities. So go ahead and schedule that Boundary Waters trip you have been putting off, go paddle at a local lake or river, or develop a challenge that will push your limits. Take the plunge today.
- Do it for fun.
- Do it for exercise.
- Do it for the challenge.
Canoe or Kayak Racer
Do you participate in local, regional or national canoe and kayak events? Make your effort count more by helping raise awareness for Heifer International while paddling. Please consider raising awareness and donations while participating in an event this summer. Simply sign-up, promote your challenge, then GO BIG for Heifer International at the race! Here are a few events that you might consider:
- Snake River Canoe Classic, MN - May 2
- The Great Dock Canoe Race, FL - May 9
- General Clinton Canoe Regatta, NY - May 22-25
- Santa Fe River Festival and Fishing Derby - June 6
- Texas Water Safari, TX - June 13 - 16
- Yukon River Quest, AK - June 24 - 28)
- Missouri River 340, MO - August 4 - 7
- AuSable River Canoe Marathon, MI - July 25 - 26
- Colorado River 100, TX - September 5
- White River Canoe Race, AR - July 22 - 25
- South Dakota Challenge, SD - September
- Texas racing
- Wisconsin racing
- Hawaii canoe racing
- New York Marathon Canoe Racing
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)".
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