Amazons of the Mississippi Team Sponsors

Dynegy Canada - For their generous donation to Rett Syndrome research on behalf our our team and assistance with time off from work during the race! Thank you!
Global Star USA**** - Graciously providing Team Amazons of the Mississippi with 1Qualcomm Globalstar Satellite Phone and airtime! (Global Star USA is providing all teams with at least 1 phone and airtime - much appreciated!)
MADRAC**** (Madrac USA, 816 N. 6th Street, Burlingont, IQ 52601, phone 317-753-0259, email madracusa@aol.com - gift of pealess whistles! Thank you!
Nelo Kayaks - for graciously donated our race craft! Thank You!
Leland Energy Inc. - For their gracious donation to Rett syndrome Research on behalf of Team Amazon of the Mississippi! Thank you!
Concept One - Off Water gear, Thank you for your donation!
Patagonia - Discounted Medical Gear. Much appreciated!
Odwalla**** - for their extremely generous donation of 1000 Odwalla bars for all teams to share, and for their great shirts! Thank you for your support in feeding our crews
Pillsbury**** - for the gracious and much need donations of food for all teams!
Princeton Tech**** - Providing at least 4 headlamps per team, Thank You!
Sospenders**** - For their gracious donation of 15 inflateable life jackets for all teams to share! Thank you!
Sea Pak - For their kind donation of two first aid kits
Team Amazons of the Mississippi Members and their families and friends - For their personal time, dedication, supplies, donations to Rett syndrome research and all costs not otherwise covered by event and team sponsors and more....We thank you. Special Thanks to Cynthia Belbin, Megan Duffy, Sean Duffy, Sheila Duffy, Tony Mate and Eric.

Team Double Helix Sponsors

American Canoe Association - for graciously lending us their awesome Zodiac as a support boat.
Bristol-Myers Squibb - for their constant and continued support during the planning and actual race event and their extremely generous donation to Rett syndrome research! Bristol-Myers Squibb has steadfastly remained a critical support for our team and event, and has been instrumental in making our dream a reality.
Cheshire Police Benevolent Association - For their kind donation to Rett syndrome research on behalf of Team Double Helix of the Great Mississippi River Race and Team Double Helix. Thank you!
Cheshire Public School System - Cheshire, CT - for their gracious donation from a Highland school fundraiser that the staff initiated and ran on their own time and dime. For their kind assistance in outfitting the support boats. For the long standing support of our family for many years, and especially during the race. We thank you.
Connyak - For their gracious donation to Rett syndrome research on behalf of the Great Mississippi River Race and Team Double Helix. Thank you!
Double Helix Contributors
Epic Paddles and Greg Barton. If you're going to paddle 2,348 miles non-stop, you'll want to use the paddles proven to go the distance. We wish to thank Greg for kindly donating an additional Wayfarer Carbon 2-piece paddle for our spare and for substantial discounts on additional paddles "just in case" we need them during the race! Thank you Greg!
Global Star USA**** - Graciously providing Team Double Helix with 2 Qualcomm Globalstar Satellite Phones and airtime! (Global Star USA is providing all teams with at least 1 phone and airtime! Thank you!)
Kokatat - For donations of dry suits, race gear & life jackets that will be auctioned for Rett syndrome research funds with the flagship Double Helix. Also for donations of other race gear and clothing necessary to train for and compete in this race that are generally considerable disposable/not resellable. For also generously donated material for spray skirts for the Double Helix.
MADRAC**** (Madrac USA, 816 N. 6th Street, Burlingont, IQ 52601, phone 317-753-0259, email madracusa@aol.com - gift of pealess whistles! Thank you!
Nu Blends - graciously donated nutritional supplements for Clark Eid and Kurt Zimmermann! Thank you!
Odwalla**** - for their extremely generous donation of 1000 Odwalla bars for all teams to share, and for their great shirts! Thank you for your support in feeding our crews
Pillsbury**** - for the gracious and much need donations of food for all teams!
Princeton Tech**** - Providing at least 4 headlamps per team, Thank You!
Sospenders**** - For their gracious donation of 15 inflateable life jackets for all teams to share! Thank you!
Jean Trapani and Connyak - for Jean's gracious donation of support to Team Double Helix to help offset team costs during the race. For Jean's additional personal financial donation to Rett syndrome research on behalf of
Friends and family of Kurt Zimmerman - For raising money to offset costs of gas and lodging for the road crew! Thank you!
Team Members of Team Double Helix and their families and friends - For their donations of time, money, gear, and all costs associated to this race not covered by Event and Team sponsors. Special thanks to Clark Eid, Kurt Zimmerman, Bill Evans, Andrew Gribble, Hans Fembeck, Eric Marshall, Edith Paule, Jeff Romine, Kent Spading and Tony Swenson

Team Kruger Sponsors

Adventure Medical Kits (Sherry Buck) - Thank you for providing much needed expedition medical kits for canoers and the road support team!
Benchmark Outdoors - For their gracious and much needed donation of sleeping pads, dry bags, illumilites, stuff sacks and throw bags. Thank you so much!
Coast Line Adventures (Scott Milner) - Graciously providing a Magellan 310 GPS unit for Verlen and Bob!! Special thanks to Scott Milner for his help and kind words of support for Team Kruger!
Dow - Much thanks for 3 barrels of special resin!
Dupont - Graciously donated 120' of waterproof cordura nylon used to make spray skirts adn stuff sacks. Thanks!
Global Star USA**** - Graciously providing Team Kruger with 4 Qualcomm Globalstar Satellite Phones and airtime!
Helly-Hansen - For providing their specially designed Lifa polypropylene long underwear! Thanks for keeping us warm!
Nalgene - Thank you for providing canteens, travel kits and much needed bottles for drinks and hot foods! Much appreciated!
MADRAC**** (Madrac USA, 816 N. 6th Street, Burlingont, IQ 52601, phone 317-753-0259, email madracusa@aol.com - gift of pealess whistles! Thank you!
Paddle Boy - Thanks for providing 2 carts for portaging. These carts work wonders and we could not do the race without them! Much appreciated!
Piragis - Steve Piragis is providing Verlen and Bob a Piragis Fleece Jacket for the Race! Thanks for keeping us warm!
Princeton Tech - Providing at least 4 headlamps for all teams Thank You!
Odwalla**** - for their extremely generous donation of 1000 Odwalla bars for all teams to share, and for their great shirts! Thank you for your support in feeding our crews!
Pillsbury**** - for the gracious and much need donations of food for all teams!
Princeton Tech**** - Providing at least 4 headlamps per team, Thank You!
Sospenders**** - For their gracious donation of 15 inflateable life jackets for all teams to share! Thank you!
Sawyer Products - Providing insect repellent and first aid kits! Thanks!
Team Kruger Members and their families and friends - For their significant donations of time, money, gear, and all costs associated to this race not covered by Event and Team sponsors. Special thanks to Bob Bradford, Verlen Kruger, Dana Hanson, Stan Hanson, Mick Wood, Chuck Hasenkamp, and Jon Young.
Teva - For their great donation of 6 pairs of their fantastic shoes! Thank you!
Tilley Endurables - Providing hats, thank you!
Zaveral Racing - Graciously providing discounted paddles to Team Kruger! Thanks!

Team Rebels With a Cause Sponsors

Dagger - For their extremely! generous donation of a Dagger race boat! Carl Johnson sold this race craft after the race to raise additional money for Rett syndrome research. Thanks twice!
Jim Drummond and Bill Jones of Re/Max Presidential Realtors - for their extremely generous and critical donation of support boat and motor for the Rebels! You pulled us out of a tight spot and we are grateful! Thank you!
Global Star USA*** - Graciously providing 1 Qualcomm Globalstar Satellite Phone and free airtime in the US for Team Rebels with a Cause! Much appreciated! Global Star USA is providing all teams with at least 1 Qualcomm Globalstart Satellite phone - much appreciated!
MADRAC**** (Madrac USA, 816 N. 6th Street, Burlingont, IQ 52601, phone 317-753-0259, email madracusa@aol.com - gift of pealess whistles! Thank you!