2006-06-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome! Hola! Konnichi wa! Privet! Shalom! Aloha! Sawubona! Bonjour! Nî hâo! Salaam! Our trip down the Mississippi River started as a pipe dream 14 years ago, but on June 16, 2006 this vision will become reality. Beginning at the headwaters (Lake Itasca, MN) our adventure will encompass 10 states, 2,350 miles, and end at the Head of Passes, LA (the Mississippi's delta in the Gulf of Mexico). During the trip we will raise money for schools through The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.

So why did we choose this charity? The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation supports music education and its many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved schools, community music programs, and individual students nationwide. As teachers, we believe that education is a key to building communities. With school and community music programs being discontinued or severely diminished due to budget cuts, the positive effects of music education on children's emotional and intellectual growth have been proven repeatedly.

How can I donate? Please click: Hurricane Katrina Fund. Place a check where it says "Hurricane Katrina Instrument Fund" near the top of the page and specify in the "Acknowledgment Section" that it is "In Honor Of" the "Kanoeing for Katrina" trip. They will keep track of all money donated through our trip for matching purposes. Donate as little or as much as you like... for the kids every "little" bit helps. For example, if you pledge $0.01 (one penny) per mile, that would be $23.50. When completing the online donation form, please ONLY include the total amount you wish to donate, not the pledge-per-mile amount. You'll know that your donation went through if you receive a thank-you letter from MHOF. With sponsorships from Coors Beer, amongst others, we will donate every unused penny as well. Thanks so much for being a part of our journey! Click on the following link to answer the burning question... WHERE ARE WE NOW?!? Aloha!