Support a Paddler — Make a Pledge!

Making a secure, online pledge for a participant in the Mississippi River Challenge is easy!

Visit our paddler search page and select a participant’s name from the drop-down list, or, if you don't see who you're looking for, search by last name (some people opt for private pledge pages).

Your Pledge Supports Vital River Protection Work

Pledges for the Mississippi River Challenge go directly to supporting the vital river protection work of Friends of the Mississippi River, an organization working to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in Minnesota's Twin Cities area.

The Mississippi River is one of the world's great rivers and is considered a natural resource of global significance. It is a defining geographic feature of the North American mid-continent. It’s watershed, or the area that drains to the river, draws from 31 states and two Canadian provinces. It is a flyway for tropical songbirds, is home to bald eagles, and is traversed by 40% of North America's ducks, geese, swans and other waterfowl.

Here in the Twin Cities, the Mississippi provides recreational opportunities for thousands of people. Its numerous riverside parks and trails are used for hiking, biking, fishing and bird watching. Many Twin Cities residents consider the river essential to their quality of life.

The Mississippi River is also the source of the Twin Cities’ drinking water, and numerous municipal and private wells are within its local watershed. Keeping the Mississippi clean is essential for public health – it’s not just about the health of the river.

For more information about our organization, please visit the Friends of the Mississippi River page or go to FMR.org.

Join Us at Historic Fort Snelling!

Wouldn't you like the chance to give your favorite paddler some encouragement at the halfway-point of the event? Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday, July 30th for the festivities at Historic Fort Snelling. Also, check out our recommended spectator points and times along the route.

Don’t Want to Pledge Online?

Participants also have the opportunity to collect and turn in pledges by paper. To make a pledge with cash or check, contact the participant you would like to support.