Craig's Oregon Coast Trail Fundraiser: Senior Dogs

Hello!

My name is Craig and this summer, on June 13th, I am kicking off my 60th year by attempting to hike the entire 382-mile Oregon Coast Trail in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. My hope is to complete the whole trail in about one month. 

To prepare for my hike, I've been walking on a variety of trails near my home in Washington State. During these treks, to my absolute delight, I have encountered many dogs, and I decided to document all of the furry friends I meet on Instagram. I am certain I will get to see a lot of amazing dogs during my thru hike over the next month. 

This leads to the fundraiser: 

I am hoping to raise money to support senior dogs through an organization called Grey Muzzle. My family and I have supported them for many years. Grey Muzzle does excellent work to ensure that older dogs receive high-quality care, love, and support in their senior years. You can read more about them here . 

In addition, my wife and I will match all of the funds that are raised. For instance, if the donations equal $5,000, then a total of $10,000 will be donated to Grey Muzzle.

Throughout the hike, I will be posting back here periodically with scenes from my journey, and hopefully pictures of dogs I meet  along the way! You can also follow along on Instagram here: @traildogspnw. 

Thanks for joining me in helping senior dogs thrive, and for your support as I take on this massive (and exciting!) personal challenge. 

Best,
Craig