Paula Langille's Ecuador Trek For Shelter
Welcome to my Ecuador Challenge for Shelter fundraising page!
Women’s shelters in Canada need our support now more than ever to fund their life-saving and life-changing work. As we emerge from the COVID pandemic, shelters across the country are reporting rising rates of domestic violence and more women than ever who are reaching out for help. While most of our lives have returned to normal, there are women and children in all corners of the country who are now fleeing the danger within their homes and working to rebuild their future after experiencing domestic violence.
I plan to help and I hope you will join me in making a difference!
In November 2023, I will be heading to Ecuador to trek 5 days towards one of the highest active volcanoes in the world! During this high-altitude adventure, I will be hiking long days across varied terrain in unpredictable mountain weather. I’ll be camping in a tent and going without cell service, electricity, bathroom facilities and other comforts of home. This trek will not be easy but it will be immensely worthwhile. Each step I take and every dollar I raise will support courageous women and children in my community who are seeking safety and hope for a life free from abuse. I pay for my entire trek costs, so 100% of your donation will go to support the shelters - 80% to Alice House and 20% to national prevention programs.
This is my 4th trek for Shelter and I couldn't be more proud, yet also more aware of the challenge ahead - especially with the altitude, but this will be nothing compared to the difficult steps of the women and children we are supporting. I hike for them and also for my 3 girls and know they will be cheering me on with their Dad from afar while acutely aware of who and what we are standing up for.
Please click the SPONSOR ME link near the bottom of this page to help me reach my fundraising goal.
Thank you for your support! Together, we can all make a difference. Please note: The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation issues tax receipts in February for all donations of $20 or more made in the previous calendar year.
- Goal $10,000.00
- Raised $11,513.04
Top Donations
- Trek for Shelter fundraiser - $2,528.00
- 50/50 for Shelter - $721.50
- Sue & Al - $250.00
- Patti Leclerc - $220.00
- Frances Snider - $200.00
Sponsors
| Donor | Date | Amount | Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorna Brown | 12/29/2023 | $100.00 | Late but supported in time. Good work on another successful trek and fund raising Paula ❤️ |
| Wendy Franklin | 11/18/2023 | $100.00 | You are amazing! Best of Luck |
| Gwen R Udby | 11/18/2023 | $50.00 | Thinking of you on this journey and amazed at your commitment to supporting others. Safe travels! |
| Thomas Hart | 11/17/2023 | $37.04 | |
| Hiya and Chris Field | 11/13/2023 | $150.00 | Great cause in the beautiful high Andes. Fond memories from our trip there |