Share my adventure!!
Donation protected
I've decided to go on an epic adventure and hike across 14 states!! We all have it within us to be great, to do great things and to leave positive impressions. I want to share with those unable to hike the A.T. the experience, what it looks like, and who it attracts through my art and journey... but Im going to need a little help to survive...
What for? Well, a few things- Replacement shoes, I'm not sure how many I'll wear through. To keep my GPS and cell phone on for contact with my family and friends, and to have the ability to post my adventure when I'm in towns along the way. Replenishing my food, and art supplies and to have the ability to replace any gear that might fail me, etc.
For more info about me and my trip here's my Radio Interview with Warm106.9 fm
1. Who are you?
My names Kate Cloud, born on a Tuesday, I'm 36, an artist, single mother, a optimist, and an entrepreneur of life experiences.
2. Why did you decide to make this 2,000 mile hike?
For many reasons... the adventure, self-exploration and time to myself to heal and to grow as person. Also, for the challenge, the scenery, and the people ill meet
3. What are you hoping to accomplish during / after this journey?
I hope to inspire others- through the art I'll create, and the story I'll tell. In the end Id like to publish my journal and works of art.
4. What inspires and drives your artwork?
Life experiences mostly, and the effects it has on others...art can be very healing, very powerful...it can say so much without a single word.
5. Why did you chose this charity to support? (I'm donating art to be auctioned)
Because everyone needs help sometimes, and I know what it feels like. Also, I was once told "If God blesses you with a gift or talent, it is your duty to share it with others."
6. Tell us about the hike itself. We hear it’s challenging....
Yes, its said to be the equivalent of hiking Mt. Everest 16 times. It covers 14 states, Georigia to Maine. Its close to 2,200 miles long, and passes through 12 of the original 13 colonies.
7. How do you hope to inspire others?
I want to encourage them to get out there and live their lives to the fullest. To follow dreams, to try. We can all fail at doing what we dont want, so why not try for what we do want.
Also, to learn to take time for themselves.
8. How can we follow your journey? How can we donate?
I have both a YouTube channel and Gofundme going under Kate Cloud.
https://www.gofundme.com/2eh3xyc
Also, ill be posting to my Instagram and Facebook both under Kate Cloud Knox
9. How have you prepared for this journey? Physically? Mentally?
Mentally, by accepting its going to be hard but rewarding. Physically, everything from local hiking and Arieal Yoga, to Teakwondo and pole dancing...in a studio...
10. What do you expect along the way? How will you live during the sixth month adventure? How will you eat? Sleep?
I expect rain...lol and sunshine -dark nights, some with millions of stars. Lots of fresh air, breath taking views and interesting people.
Ill live out of a backpack that weighs 24lbs and sleep in a tent. Ill collect water from streams and replenish food in towns ill pass along the way. Ill live simply.
As a thanks for your support I will be gifting one original pieces of art I create while on my hike to every donation over $200.00.
All other amounts donated will add your name to a drawing for one larger piece yet to be created.
To further support me I invite you to follow my vlog via: YouTube under Kate Cloud
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2sYpgUqsjScWwbL7WUwFGw
-XOXOXO!!
-Cheers!
What for? Well, a few things- Replacement shoes, I'm not sure how many I'll wear through. To keep my GPS and cell phone on for contact with my family and friends, and to have the ability to post my adventure when I'm in towns along the way. Replenishing my food, and art supplies and to have the ability to replace any gear that might fail me, etc.
For more info about me and my trip here's my Radio Interview with Warm106.9 fm
1. Who are you?
My names Kate Cloud, born on a Tuesday, I'm 36, an artist, single mother, a optimist, and an entrepreneur of life experiences.
2. Why did you decide to make this 2,000 mile hike?
For many reasons... the adventure, self-exploration and time to myself to heal and to grow as person. Also, for the challenge, the scenery, and the people ill meet
3. What are you hoping to accomplish during / after this journey?
I hope to inspire others- through the art I'll create, and the story I'll tell. In the end Id like to publish my journal and works of art.
4. What inspires and drives your artwork?
Life experiences mostly, and the effects it has on others...art can be very healing, very powerful...it can say so much without a single word.
5. Why did you chose this charity to support? (I'm donating art to be auctioned)
Because everyone needs help sometimes, and I know what it feels like. Also, I was once told "If God blesses you with a gift or talent, it is your duty to share it with others."
6. Tell us about the hike itself. We hear it’s challenging....
Yes, its said to be the equivalent of hiking Mt. Everest 16 times. It covers 14 states, Georigia to Maine. Its close to 2,200 miles long, and passes through 12 of the original 13 colonies.
7. How do you hope to inspire others?
I want to encourage them to get out there and live their lives to the fullest. To follow dreams, to try. We can all fail at doing what we dont want, so why not try for what we do want.
Also, to learn to take time for themselves.
8. How can we follow your journey? How can we donate?
I have both a YouTube channel and Gofundme going under Kate Cloud.
https://www.gofundme.com/2eh3xyc
Also, ill be posting to my Instagram and Facebook both under Kate Cloud Knox
9. How have you prepared for this journey? Physically? Mentally?
Mentally, by accepting its going to be hard but rewarding. Physically, everything from local hiking and Arieal Yoga, to Teakwondo and pole dancing...in a studio...
10. What do you expect along the way? How will you live during the sixth month adventure? How will you eat? Sleep?
I expect rain...lol and sunshine -dark nights, some with millions of stars. Lots of fresh air, breath taking views and interesting people.
Ill live out of a backpack that weighs 24lbs and sleep in a tent. Ill collect water from streams and replenish food in towns ill pass along the way. Ill live simply.
As a thanks for your support I will be gifting one original pieces of art I create while on my hike to every donation over $200.00.
All other amounts donated will add your name to a drawing for one larger piece yet to be created.
To further support me I invite you to follow my vlog via: YouTube under Kate Cloud
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2sYpgUqsjScWwbL7WUwFGw
-XOXOXO!!
-Cheers!
Organizer
Kate M Cloud
Organizer
North Bend, WA
