Travel for a Cure

08/20/2025

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08/20/2025

Facepunch Foods is a huge supporter of Men's Health! Visit his site and get some delicious hot sauce, rubs and snacks!🤤 facepunchfoods.com
Our favorite is the hot banana pepper! You can get a limited edition "Salty Walrus" bottle from Ian or Katie, available now! (Pic in comments)

08/13/2025

8/6/25
Daycation to Biloxi, MS, to celebrate reaching the Head of Passes! 🛶🎉

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08/12/2025

After a good nights rest at The Lighthouse Villa, we made a few quick stops on our way toward home.
Fort Jackson was just up the road and we're so glad we stopped! Then it was off to New Orleans for some morning beignets and creole pralines🤤
We dropped Troy off at his hotel, as he was taking the train back to Wisconsin in the morning. Then we made our way to Biloxi, MS for a quick daycation!

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08/08/2025

📍The Lighthouse Lodge & Villas
Venice, Louisiana

After a week of camping on the riverbank, the guys were very thankful for a long shower and a cozy bed! Although they mentioned it was a little strange not being covered in sand😂
We didn't see any alligators during our stay, but there were many little lizards.
This family run business was the definition of southern hospitality! It was the perfect end to such a memorable journey.

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08/08/2025

Day 66 (Part 3 - Day 29) *CONTINUED- Part 3*
Head of Passes, Mississippi River ➡️ Venice, LA

The guys made it back to the Venice Marina safely with help from Captain Triston! They did it! Katie and Monster met them at the docks and everyone grabbed celebratory drinks and apps at CrawGator's before heading separate ways. Brandon headed to Triston's cabin in Buras, LA, while Troy, Ian and Katie stayed at the Lighthouse Lodge in town. The Villa was the perfect cherry on top to end the journey! It was an unbelievable day filled with waves of emotions.

Minnesota✔️
Wisconsin✔️
Iowa✔️
Illinois✔️
Kentucky✔️
Missouri✔️
Tennessee✔️
Arkansas✔️
Mississippi✔️
Louisiana✔️🎉

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08/07/2025

Day 66 (Part 3 - Day 29) *CONTINUED- Part 2*
Pointe à la Hache, LA ➡️ Head of Passes, Mississippi River
49 miles today, 2310 miles total!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Ian, Troy,and Brandon reached the Head of Passes!
From the headwaters at Lake Itasca to the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico, what a journey!

After their quick pit stop in Venice, it was smooth sailing to the Head of Passes! The current slowed and the environment resembled much of the beginning of the River, calm and filled with nature's beauty. The River was also clear enough to see their paddles gliding through the water!
With about 6 miles left to go, they crossed a freightliner who called out to them on the marine radio. His words of encouragement brought the guys to tears as reality started to sink in.
Once they reached the 0 marker of the Mississippi River, Brandon climbed the tower to sign their names in the legendary journal!
Captian Triston met them at the bouy and loaded their remaining gear and both canoes into his fishing boat. Triston is a good friend of Brandon's, and the timing worked out perfectly for him to offer his help! This way, the guys didn't have to paddle back up the River to the Venice Marina.
*Check back for Part 3 of Day 66 update!

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08/07/2025

Day 66 (Part 3 - Day 29) *To be Continued*
Pointe à la Hache, LA ➡️ Head of Passes, Mississippi River
49 miles today, 2310 miles total!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Ian, Troy,and Brandon reached the Head of Passes!
From the headwaters at Lake Itasca to the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico, what a journey!
They couldn't have asked for better weather on the final day. There were storms in the forecast, but they were never hit. They could actually see the paths of rain traveling over the River. However, the rain was always either far enough back or far enough ahead.
The guys happened upon a peregrine falcon nest at mile marker 31. They had to paddle close to the marker to avoid the channel. However, the falcon gave them an earful to let them know they were a little too close to her as well!
Katie met them in Venice, LA , to help unload a bit of their gear before paddling the last 10 miles. Venice is the southern most point vehicles can drive along the River. After talking to the local sheriff, she found the best available spot to access them. It was a bit of a challenge climbing a very uneasy pile of rocks followed by a steep hill back up to the vehicle.
Check back for Part 2 and Part 3 of Day 66 update! Social media will only let us upload so much at once😅

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08/07/2025

08/06/2025

Day 66 (Part 3 - Day 29)
Pointe à la Hache, LA ➡️ Head of Passes, Mississippi River
49 miles today, 2310 miles total!

What a day! Huge congratulations to Ian, Troy, and Brandon as they made it to the "mouth" of the Mississippi River! 🛶🎉
It's been a long day for us all, so please join us tomorrow for the complete update!
We can't express how grateful we are to have had all of your support along this journey!

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08/06/2025

They made it!🎉