Hello Friends, thank you for visiting my Asian carp fundraising page!  Lori, Oktaveon and I had a wonderful time paddling the Bear River, which flows into Lake Michigan in Petoskey.

These carp are in my opinion one of the biggest threats ever to our Great Lakes region.  Can you imagine taking your child or grandchild fishing on your favorite river or lake and having these monster fish jump out of the water and into your boat?  

I've enjoyed fishing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming with my family in and around the Great Lakes for over four decades.  I simply can't imagine having that changed so drastically as these fish have changed other waters such as the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.

Please help me continue to fight these potential invaders by supporting my paddle on the Bear River that flows into Lake Michigan.  My family and I will be paddling this weekend to raise awareness and support for this important effort.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

Jill