Racing For a Cause

On July 10, 2010 Team Paddlefish will participate in the 47th annual Texas Water Safari, a punishing 262-mile paddle sprint from Central Texas to the Gulf Coast. Billed as “The World’s Toughest Canoe Race”, in a typical year only about two-thirds of the competing boats will reach the finish line in the allotted 100 hours.

Team Paddlefish (Christine Johnson and Phil Meyer) have trained for months for this grueling test of physical and mental endurance. In addition to their personal goals, they are paddling to raise awareness and generate much-needed funding for Rett Syndrome, a debilitating illness that affects little girls.

There is no minimum donation, and your dollars will help support critical medical research. To sponsor Team Paddlefish and donate directly to their charity, please click the donation button (right). If you would like to donate directly to the team and help with gear, training, and expenses, please visit our Partnerships page.

Thanks for your support and we appreciate your waving the flag for our cause!

Texas Water Safari paddlers at the starting line - San Marcos 2009

Christine Johnson
Paddling for
Rett Syndrome