100k Race Fundraiser

In less than 4 weeks, I'm going to be running my first 100k trail race as part of the Bear Chase Race Series here in Colorado. It's going to be an incredibly demanding physical challenge and even more contested mental battle. Both of those extremes are integral into discovering just who "you" are as a person and never fail in being able to deliver a necessary moment of self-reflection. 

CrowdRise Donation Page

One of your fellow amazing, beautiful, and down-right badass 'I Do It For Her' supporters has graciously offered to match each dollar donated up to $1,000! Race entry fees have already been paid for and the race is a local one so no travel expenses need to be covered (I.e. flights to Mongolia...) which means that every dollar donated goes directly to our most recent scholarship recipient, MaKayla.

She is resolutely determined young woman attending SLU this Fall and we couldn't be more proud of who she is and what she wants to accomplish.  

Pushing my body to its limits while testing the fortitude of my mind and heart is a great encapsulation of our powerful mantra that demands we "become someone better than we ever thought possible". Anything, physical or emotional, that pushes you into the chaotic storm that is human life can ultimately lead to a more profound existence if you're able to stand your ground a keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Be Better,

Adam

Interview with The Blaze

Recently, I had the good fortune of being able to sit down with Carly Hoilman from The Blaze and tell her about our story here at 'I Do It For Her'.

For over an hour, she attentively listened to me ramble on and on about just what makes our message so powerful. That we all have that very special someone in our life who inspires us to "become someone better".

As you'll read in the article, its filled with some past, current, and future events we hope will draw national attention to our organization and mission. 

We are dedicated to making sure every single $ of your donation goes to help those who need it but that means our marketing/advertising budget is incredibly low. Please do us a favor though and share/post this story, along with our TEDx talk, on whatever social platforms you use.

Thank you to EVERYONE who has gotten involved and to all of you who continue to pursue a "life worth dying for"!

Adam

The Mongol Challenges

It's a good thing that the Mongol Rally 2016, a 10,000km car race across Europe, is going to finish somewhere near Russia next summer because I've got to make it to the start of the Mongol Derby 2016, a 1,000km horse race throughout Mongolia.

Bottom line, it is going to be EPIC!

As a U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Officer and winner of a recent fight with an advanced Stage-IV Lymphoma, I've got a taste for adventure, so don't tempt me with a good time...

Problem is, the Derby has quite the entry fee, over $10,000 USD. Crazy expensive, I know. That's not even covering the travel & training costs!

But with your, just oh so generous donations, I can finally defeat that Genghis Khan and complete this monster of a race that is rated as one of the world's toughest.

I'll be representing the 501(c)3 non-profit I Do It For Her as well, so please help send me on this once in a life-time adventure and I promise the stories I bring back and regale you with will be worth it.

Introducing Damon

Meet Damon,

From the beautiful islands of Hawaii, he is our most recent Enablers Project nominee. Damon's dream is to become the first quadriplegic solo skydiver!! 

Here is a journal update from the man himself since being selected: 

"So far been running into difficulties with the local windtunnel here. They
are running into problems with noise complaints from the Department of
Health. So I've been exploring the idea of finding a mainland company in
Nevada or Seattle that will consider comping the windtunnel time in
exchange for the marketing. Its frustrating but also what I expected...much
opposition since this is the first quad solo attempt.

On a side bar I took a shark cage dive and invited Harmon Clarke along. I
treated him and became his dream enabler haha ;) But seriously, it was an
amazing day and being in the water with such beautiful animals was
surprisingly peaceful. Very beautiful animals.

I still am postponing cashing the check until I'm able to lock in plans to
move forward with the skydive.

http://youtu.be/SwcYBy6jpVo

Thank you again for believing in me and allowing this amazing opportunity!

Mahalo,

Damon"

Keep following along for updates on his adventure and seeing him progress through a life changing challenge!