Being an adventurer with a chronic illness may seem daunting, but I hope to encourage everyBODY that the joy of exploring is possible!
You decide who will win $10,000, embark on an expedition in a Winnebago RV, and appear in Outside Magazine
My dream is to visit the three national parks in Washington: Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades. I have never been that far north, and I would be ECSTATIC to see these parks through my eyes versus a screen. This has been a dream of mine for years! That being said, I would be thrilled to explore any and every national park if given the opportunity.
What has been your favorite adventure experience?My family and I were on a trip to Colorado shortly after I was diagnosed with a chronic illness, and a hike had been planned for one of these days. I LOVE hiking, but I wasn’t sure if my new disability would allow me to make the trek - I tried anyways. Reaching the top of the trail and witnessing panoramic views of my journey brought me hope. This hope has allowed me to continue on new adventures regardless of my disability and it is why a short hike has become my favorite experience.
What would you do with $10,000?With $10,000, I would have help in paying for classes to finish my degree. I would also have to (obviously) reserve some for my next adventure!
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