The Fundraiser

Marcus and Biff's attempt to circumnavigate Tierra del Fuego is a fundraiser for the kayaking chapter of the NYC based "Achilles Track Club".

Since August of 2009, Marcus has worked with amputees and blind athletes from the Achilles Track Club to prepare for the New York Mayor's Cup, a 29 mile kayak race around Manhattan held anually in October.

In September 2009, expedition-friend and Achilles volunteer Gary W. started raising funds for the purchase of kayaks and paddling gear with a joint goal of having the Achilles athletes compete the Mayor's Cup in fast, seaworthy double kayaks; and providing the necessary tools to continue the kayaking program after the October 19th Mayor's Cup race.

Based off their experiences as volunteers / peer-athletes with the Achilles kayakers, Biff and Marcus made the decision to use their Tierra del Fuego 2010 sea kayak expedition to raise funds to help with the continuation of the Achilles kayaking program.

To learn more about the work the Achilles Track Club do, please visit www.achillestrackclub.org or www.marcusdemuth.com.

Achilles athletes at Mayor's Cup, NYC (Photo: Joe Traum/Achilles)

If you are interested in supporting the work the Achilles Track Club do, Marcus, Biff and the Achilles athletes would be delighted with either of a modest monetary contribution, or your donation of no longer needed / gently used paddling gear.

Please CLICK HERE to donate.

Our goal is to raise $2,000. We welcome every contribution - even $1 will be gratefully received!

100% of the proceeds from the Tierra Del Fuego Fundraiser will be used to buy paddling gear for the Achilles Kayak Program.

Please feel free to contact us if you are an experienced kayaker and you would like to volunteer for the Achilles Kayak program in the 2010 Season!