Raise $10,000 and the Real Hiking Viking Will Do the Unthinkable…
What’s better than fundraising $10,000 for hurricane relief? Raising $10,000 for hurricane relief AND forcing The Real Hiking Viking to shave off his beloved beard in front of a live audience.
We’re excited to share that now through December 6, 2024, we’re partnering with our good friend The Real Hiking Viking (aka Thomas Gathman aka Jabba) on a fundraiser for Feeding the Carolinas.
Feeding the Carolinas
Feeding the Carolinas is a network of ten Feeding America-affiliated Food Banks dedicated to fighting food insecurity across North and South Carolina. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a devastating storm that battered the southeastern U.S. with high winds and catastrophic flooding, they’ve been working around the clock to get supplies to those most in need.
As a former resident of North Carolina and an Appalachian Trail thruhiker, it is a cause that is very close to Tom’s heart.
And so, if we surpass $10,000 in funds raised, Tom has agreed to shave his beard – central to his brand and his personality for over ten years – LIVE on “Backpacker Radio” on December 7th at the Skylark Lounge in Denver, Colorado.
Prizes
To help get the donations rolling, our friends at Mountainsmith have generously offered to hook some lucky donors up with their backpacking gear.
Everyone who donates a minimum of $50 will be entered into a sweepstakes to win the following prizes, courtesy of Mountainsmith:
- 12 Zerk 40s
- One grand prize of 1 Zerk 40, 1 Andesite Trekking Poles, and 1 Zerk Fanny
You will receive one entry for every $50 donated (e.g., a $100 donation earns two entries).
The approximate total retail value of all prizes combined is $3,123.20.
How To Enter
To enter the sweepstakes after making your donation of $50 or more, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- Your full name
- A screenshot of your donation confirmation
- The amount donated
- The date and time of your donation
- Your preferred contact email for notifications
Once we receive your email, we’ll confirm your entry in the sweepstakes.
Anyone in the US over the age of 18 is eligible to enter and win a randomly assigned prize package. The sweepstakes concludes at 11:59 ET on December 6, 2024.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s raise some money for hurricane relief, maybe win some awesome Mountainsmith gear… and most importantly, shave off Tom’s beard!
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