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Hope on the Mississippi River

Aug. 10 2020 News By River Valley Marine

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Hope on the River – A journey to help America bounce and not break.

What Is the Situation?

Spare Key, a non-profit founded in 1997 to support families facing a medical crisis, faces a threat from COVID-19 and its impact on the American economy. Dramatically diminished donations to the organization as American’s struggle with job losses, uncertain economic times and their own financial reality is a severe reminder of the challenges Spare Key, and other non-profits face now and in the future. Families facing financial ruin because of a medical crisis hasn’t become less intense in America, but, has increased because of the presence of COVID-19. Unfortunately, the financial resources needed to help them has dropped substantially while the need continues to increase.

Spare Key’s executive director, Erick Mische, will embark on a 1700-mile, 10 state, 2-month raft journey down the Mississippi River beginning on August 27th. He will begin his journey in St. Paul, MN and end in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A raft, built by family and friends, will drift slowly through the middle of America, and carry with it one organization’s commitment to help America “Bounce and Not Break”.

Erick’s goal is to support Spare Key’s mission of helping families “Bounce and Not Break” by raising funds and awareness to continue to support families facing devastating medical crises through their Help Me Bounce platform.

The motor used to power this boat is critical for the success of the journey. River Valley will be providing a complete tune up of the Nissan motor as well as installing other key items that will be needed for the safety of the trip. We may have a small role in this journey but we are so honored we can help and be apart of the goal to support as many families as possible!

You Can Show Your Support by Testing “River” to 52000 to Donate $5 to the Hope on the River Journey.

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