Ben's Friends

Want to join us in making a difference? 10 Ben’s Friends Members and Friends spanning 3 generations are traveling to Glacier National Park This August for five active days to prove rare Disease Can’t stop - us not on Land or on Water and to raise money to build TEN new Ben's Friends Communities, Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us. As Rare Disease Patients Ourselves,  we know the value of connecting to others with the same disease so we KNOW we are not the only ones. In our communities, we can share with others who understand what it is to live with these diseases.
 
Ben’s Friends is a network of safe and supportive patient communities for anyone affected by a rare disease or chronic condition. Recognized as a 501©(3) non-profit, Ben’s Friends is a grassroots organization run by patients for patients. Bens Friends powers over 43peer to peer Patient Support Communities with over 74,000 for patients and Families affected by Rare Disease. Read More at www.BensFriends.org 





We have been preparing for over a year for this physically and mentally challenging event, that would be a challenge for even a healthy person. Our team’s efforts will result in 500 miles of hiking and paddling. The entire team will be at a basecamp near St Mary's Lake. This is a "Dry Camp" no water, no electricity, and no room service.


     Day 1 & 2:  Seven Members of our Team are backpacking from West Glacier Montana to the Head of Harrison Lake in the Glacier backcountry to camp and fish. The rest of the team will be hiking and scootering the wheelchair accessible Rockypoint Nature Trail

     Day 3:  The entire team will be taking on the class 2 & 3 rapids of the Middle Fork of the Flathead river rafting from Moccasin Creek to West Glacier:

     Day 4: The entire Team will be taking the walk of the cedars on this wheelchair and scooter accessible trail. Midpoint at avalanche falls, seven members of the team will divert to Avalanche Lake.

     Day 5:  The entire team will be hiking and scootering the wheelchair accessible Swift Current nature trail. Two miles into this trail seven members of the team will board a 1930’s wooden boat and cross Lake Josephine where they will hike to and climb on Grinnell Glacier.   Later that evening this group will rejoin the rest of the team and hike/scooter from Swift Current Lodge up the Iceberg Lake trail for Grizzly bear and Mosse viewing. 


Would you consider pledging a donation for every mile traveled?  Even a penny a mile can help support the mission of Ben’s Friends. Imagine the impact Ten New Communities can have for the Rare Disease Community