Ways to Support Ripples of Wisdom
It takes many hands and hearts working together
to keep the journey moving down the river.
Full sponsor list at bottom of page.
You can make a difference!
Make a Financial
Contribution
Direct financial contributions can be made through our web site using
Pay Pal.
Hold a Fundraising Event
You can help by conducting a simple, fun fundraiser to support the journey this fall. Here are a few ideas to help get you started: Garage Sales, Dinner or Desert Social, Donkey Basketball or a Silent Auction. We know you have some great ideas of your own. Then wat our fundraising thermometer go up on the Home Page of this web site.
If you want to hold an event Contact Us
Provide a Meal
on Location
A home cooked meal is always a treat. To offer a meal, check our itinerary to see when we will be in your location and Contact Us for more details. Once we have departed, we anticipate that we will only be able to check for messages once a week.
Houseboat and Captain
For this final leg of the journey, there are sections of the river it would be helpful to have a houseboat as our support "vehicle." If you are a female captain with access to a houseboat and would be interested in assisting us with this journey please Contact Us .
It is a team effort!
Ripples of Wisdom
is a division of
Creative Journeys, Inc.
www.onacreativejourney.com
Neither are non-profit organizations, therefore contributions of any kind are not tax deductable. Any shortfalls in funds for the trip are covered by Nancy Scheibe.
Sponsor a Day of Paddling
For $220 you can sponsor one paddling team member for a day. As our thanks you will receive: a photo of the paddling team,
a letter describing the day’s events, and tee shirt.
To sponsor a day of paddling, check our itinerary for the day of your choice and Contact Us. If a group sponsors a day, only one thank-you package is provided.
Providing Lodging
The expedition team consists of two primary paddlers and up two support women. Occasionally we will be looking for lodging that is within five miles of the river. To help, check the itinerary for dates when we may need lodging near your location and Contact Us for more details.
Purchase an Item From
Our Gift Shop
2011 Trip Sponsors
Priceless Volunteers
Ann Bambas, Annette McBride, Alanna Dore, Barbara Cary Hall, Barb Henning, Becky Stigen, Brian & Jayne Grout, Britney Hendrickson, Carol Orban, Cid Rode, Cis Hager, Dan Crealy Jr., Donna Gehl, Doug Scheibe, Gwyn McKee, Heidi, Sam & Matt Favet, Joette Nuyen, Jonas Perry, Kate Henehan, Kathy Ernst, Kitty Kennedy, Kimberly Bielawski, Nancy Scheibe, Naomi & Nick Lepore, Meg Heiman, Mike Haney, Mitch Bockman, Pat & Dave Gillett, Patti Zupancich, Sarah Hanson, Sarah & Andy Levar, Sherry Leveille, Susan Cherne, Wade Jeske Pharr, White Buffalo Man, Winnie Renner
Paddle A Day Sponsors
Your name here
The Bridges
$5000 or MoreCreative Journeys, Inc, Thunderbird Wildlife Consulting, Inc.
The Channels
$2500 to $4999Your name here
The Islands
$1000 to $2499Current Designs/Wenonah Canoe, Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company
The Tributaries
$500 to $999Ann Bambas, Doug & Nancy Scheibe, Gwyn & Mark McKee, Heidi, Matt and Sam Favet, Kate Henehan, Kitty Kennedy, Laura Donovan, NRS, Susan Cherne, Stokes Bay Resort & Pokorny’s Resort-Dan Houle
The Rainmakers
$100 to $499Barbara Cary Hall, Blue Moon Thrift Store - Sarah Furness & Al Moravitz, Bev Schillenger, Brandenburg Gallery, Hand Done T-Shirts, Bill and Missy Collins, Dave Hunsche - CMT with Two Hearts One River Massage, LLC, Deborah Sussex Photography, Dick Zahn, Greenstone Landscaping & Nursery, Jackpine Bob Cary Enterprises, Jeanne Bourquin & Peter Pestalozzi, Jim Orcutt Guide Service, arry Favet, Mary Lax, Sandy Scheibe, Sarah Kingston, Studio North, The Original Bug Shirt Company, Thea Sheldon, CPCC - The True-Voice Coach for Women, White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures, Wintergreen Dog Sled Adventures
Valued Individuals and Organizations
Under $100Adrianne, Camp Van Vac - Nancy Jo Tubbs, Carol Orban, Consie Powell, Deborah Sussex Photography, Don Sovil, Dorothy Molter Museum, Edna Smetana, Ely Club House, Ely Steak House, Evergreen Spa & Wellness, Gloria Erickson, Heidi Breaker, Meidi Mae Niska, Highstone Glassworks - Todd Hohenstein, Irene Hartfield, Jan & Phil Hogan, Jen Gubrud, John Buccovich, Judy & John Viken, Kay & Bob Tomsich, Lady Bug Lodge, Linda Ganister, Lisa Maas, Looney’s Gift and Rock Shop, Mealey’s Gift & Sauna, Megan Divine, Melinda Miller, Mike Haney, Mike’s Liqueur, Nancy Powers, Pat & Dave Gillett, Pebbles Spa, Peggy & Dale Humphrey, Peg Greenside, Piragis Northwoods Company, Polly Carlson-Voiles, Raven Productions, Sarah Hanson, Secret Sisters, Sharee Design - Sharee Johnson, Spiritwood Music, Starkman Oil - Dave & Kathy Mobilia, Susan Chernak, The Bike Shop, Vince O'Connor, Winnie Renner, Wolfland Computers, Wolftrack Classic Sled Dog Race
Special Thank You to Our Auction Donors
Laura Donovan, Stokes Bay Resort & Pokorny’s Resort-Dan Houle, Blue Moon Thrift Store - Sarah Furness & Al Moravitz, Brandenburg Gallery, Dave Hunsche - CMT with Two Hearts One River Massage, LLC, Deborah Sussex Photography, Dick Zahn, Greenstone Landscaping & Nursery, Jackpine Bob Cary Enterprises, Jim Orcutt Guide Service, Thea Sheldon, CPCC - The True-Voice Coach for Women, White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures, Camp Van Vac—Nancy Jo Tubbs, Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely Club House, Ely Steak House, Evergreen Spa & Wellness, Gloria Erickson, Heidi Favet, Highstone Glassworks – Todd Hohenstein, Jan & Phil Hogan, John Buccovich, Lady Bug Lodge, , Looney’s Gift and Rock Shop, Mealey’s Gift & Sauna, Pebbles Spa, Peggy & Dale Humphrey, Piragis Northwoods Company, Polly Carlson-Voiles, Raven Productions, , Secret Sisters, Sharee Design - Sharee Johnson, Spiritwood Music, Starkman Oil - Dave & Kathy Mobilia, Susan Chernak, The Bike Shop, Wolfland Computers
2007 Trip Sponsors
Sponsored "A Day Of Paddling"
A Flock of Nancy's Friends, Ann and Mike Slesar, Anne DesLaurieres, Annette McBride, Audrey Muccio, Barbara Cary Hall, Betsy Flaten, Denice & Bruce Muccio Grout, Diana and Dan Stell, Donald MacDonald, Jane Schraudenbach, Jayne & Brian Grout, Nancy Kibens, Patti Steger, Qigong Women in the Wilderness, Sandy Scheibe, Susan Cherne
Individuals
Alanna Dore, Beckie Prange, Becky Stigen, Bill Flies, Bondell Rae, Carol & Bob Mucha, Carol Orban, Carla Arneson, Cecilia Rolando, Cis & Charlie Hager, Dan Creely, Danielle Blanchfield, Dave Hernesmaa, Dayna & Eric Mase, Deah & Paul Kinion, Deb Pettit, Diane Henry, Donna Arbaugh, Donna & Pat Surface, Doug Scheibe, Euan Reavie, Gail Haney, Gordon Sheddy, Gloria Bowen, Gwyn McKee, Heather and Wade Jeske Pharr, Heidi Breaker, Heidi Favet, Jeanne Bourquin, Julie Gellerman, Kathleen Waterloo, Kathy Mindel, Karen & Wayne Nielsen Friedrich, Karen Pauls, Keiko Williams, Kitty Kennedy, Larry & Dee Heideman, Laura Kenig, Laura Myntti, Laurie Horn, Lisa Allinger, Lou Harter, Lou Ezza Bradley, Lynn Oelker, Marilyn Hausy, Mary Fogerty, Mary Hyde, Mary & Wen Kennedy, Maxine Jacks, Mike Hillman, Momfeather, Nancy Jo Tubbs, Nancy Powers, Norma Smith Olson, Osahmin Judy Mister, Pam Weber, Pam Webster, Pat Gillett, Pat Jordan, Pat Parker, Sue Chernak, Ray Nargis, Rebecca Kali, Robin Bertelson, Sherry Leveille, Stephanie Bish, Todd Hohenstein, Tom Dore, Tom Rollins, White Buffalo Man
Organizations
Special Thanks to NRS (Northwest River Supplies) and Alan Dooley and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for their support.
Carolina Vision-Dr. Fern Powell, Chota, Creative Journeys Inc., Hand Done T-Shirts, Elywear & Ely Sportswear, Front Porch Coffee and Tea Co., Jack Pine Bob Cary Enterprises, PracticeRange.com, Norex Photo, Piragis Northwoods Company, Raven Productions, Spiritwood Music, The Chocolate Moose, Thea Sheldon - Prime of Life Coach, Wenonah Canoe/Current Design, Wintergreen
2004 Trip Sponsors
Individuals
Alanna Johnson, Alice Rueter, Andrea Gregorson, Ann Reed, Barb VanHauer, Barbara Berglund, Barbara Smith, Bob Bicking, Bill and Melissa Collins, Brian & Jayne Grout, Christine Moroni, Cis Hager, Dan Crealy Jr., Debbie Tiffany Quick, Deborah Dora, Doug Scheibe, Emily Quick, Gil Knight, Gordy Wansura, Heidi Favet, Janet Twohey, Jean Scheibe, Jeanne & Erin Dahl, Joany Haag, Juliette Looye, Joyce Nelson, Karen Casey Elliot, Kari Wenger, Kristi Broderick, Linda Ganister, Lisa Pekuri, Loretta Bodey, Lydia McKlusky, LouEzza Bradely, Mark & Dianna Ellerbroek, Nancy Jo Tubbs, Naomi Scheibe, Pat & Dave Romportl, Paula & Andy Hill, Rebecca Kali, Rev. Dorothy Tatem Watson,Sara Jo & Doug Dickens, Sarah Hansen, Sandy Scheibe, Sue Duffy, and Wade & Heather Jeske Pharr
Organizations
Arctic Transect 2004 - Will Steger, American Family Insurance - Jim Ridinger; Arbonne International, Music Outfitters, Cascade Designs, Chota, Creative Journeys Inc., Ely Chiropractic, Garden Lake Resort, Hand Done Tee Shirts, Jack Pine Bob Cary Enterprises, Kangas Realty, Piragas Northwoods Company, PJ's Hair, Stokes Bay Resort