Hawkeye Johnson Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail to Raise Money for TASP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2009
MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Stuecheli, 970 728 3524
Telluride, Colorado – This summer Telluride local Hawkeye Johnson will be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada to raise money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. Hawkeye will hike the 2,900 mile trail in two sections starting in Campo, California (on the Mexico border) and hiking the first 1,700 miles through the California/Oregon border. In 2010, Hawkeye will hike the remaining 950 miles from Oregon through Washington to Canada.
Hawkeye has been hiking long distances for years, having already been named a Triple Crown hiker after his October 2007 completion of the 3,000 mile Continental Divide. During his 2007 trip, Hawkeye raised an astonishing $17,000 for TASP to help support program costs and purchase a high definition video camera for TASP movement analysis training and promotional purposes. This year’s hike of the Pacific Crest Trail will give Hawkeye a second Triple Crown. Hawkeye has been involved with TASP for 8 years as an instructor, staff trainer, and icon for the program. His support for the disabled community through TASP is truly an inspiration.
“We are so fortunate to have Hawkeye as an involved volunteer. He gives to the program on so many different levels. We can’t thank him enough for his commitment to TASP.”
- Courtney Stuecheli, Executive Director, Telluride Adaptive Sports Program
To support Hawkeye in his trek and in return the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program you can visit his website at http://www.gohawkeye.com/ to pledge a donation amount per mile or make a flat donation. Hawkeye will also be updating his site periodically with trail journals and photos. Please join TASP in cheering on Hawkeye in his latest venture!
About Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP)
The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities by providing educational and recreational opportunities that develop life skills, encourage personal growth, and promote independence. Visit the TASP website at www.tellurideadaptivesports.org
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