#BlackOnTheBruce
A personal fundraiser by
Zwena GrayZwena Gray, will be hiking all 900km of the Bruce Trail from April to June.
$1,880
raised by 27 people
$7,000 goal
WE ARE 600km in!
I am 600km in to my hike with about 12 days left and am super grateful for the amount of support I have received thus far. Thank you for all of the kind words, and donations. These last two weeks are a push and we are starting to get in tune with our bodies needs as we enter Sydenham and Peninsula.
Something unique about the Bruce Trail is the reliance we must have on the community. As I hike toward Tobermory we get the chance to storytell along the way. The stories are what I will keep with me for a lifetime. Stories of love, grief, trail, chickens, and even loose ducks! This is the first time that I have been able to access a laptop in the last few weeks so being able to know I am supported is a reminder of the reasons why I am on the trail.
Love
Zwena
My name is Zwena Gray. I am a Trent University student from Detroit in the Environmental Studies/Science program . This Spring (April 25 to June 6, 2022), I plan to complete a thru-hike of the entire Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory.
I am passionate about environmental kinship, justice and adventure, and after completing the trail, I plan to host events for BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Colour) communities. These events will encourage and educate participants about outdoor recreation.
Purpose of my trip:
- Teach about sustainability practices in the Black community
- Highlight the connection to Black History on the trail
- Showcase Black Joy in nature!
Follow me on IG @just.zee
I am looking for people to support in a variety of ways, financial donations, gift cards, donating gear, and support arranging transportation.
Below is a list of gear that my hiking partner and I are still in need of:
+ Water purification device
+ Water purification tablets
+ Drome 4 extra water
+ Camping clothing (convertable pants, rain gear, bug net, quick wick shirts, and downy sweaters)
+ Portable chargers
+ Thermarest
GIFT CARDS (you can email to zwenagray@hotmail.com):
+ Bulk Barn
+ MEC
+ Air bnb
+ Uber
A personal fundraiser by
Zwena Gray