Team Rebels with a Cause
The Great Mississippi River Race for Rett Syndrome, May 2001
We are Going the Extra Mile..... The Extra 2,348 Miles to Find a Cure!
The Great Mississippi River Race for Rett Syndrome, May 2001
We are Going the Extra Mile..... The Extra 2,348 Miles to Find a Cure!
- Team Rebels with a Cause made a gallant effort but had to withdraw from the race after the first week May 13, 2001. Al Levine and Eric Kocher then joined Team Alaska and continued with them for the duration of the race. Kayak donated by Dagger, later sold by Carl Johnson to raise additional funds for Rett syndrome research! Kayak donated by Dagger, later sold by Carl Johnson to raise additional funds for Rett syndrome research!
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Carl Johnson (NH) Paddler & Support Crew
Carl has been a water person all his life. Born in Staten Island, he spent a lot of time at the shore. He joined the Navy at 17 and spent 4 years doing underwater demolitions work in the early 50's. He was a machinist much of his adult life, until he found out about early retirement. Then he moved to the great state of New Hampshire with wife Christine Fleming and worked on the ski patrol for Jackson Ski Touring and Great Glen Trails. In the summers, he patrolled the river for a few years, keeping people safe and sound for the Saco River Recreation Council. He and Christine have a fleet of six kayaks and canoes and have paddled in the beautiful waters of Belize, Baja, St. Croix, and Maine. A highlight has to be a raft trip down the Colorado River with Canyon Explorations/Expeditions. Carl is looking forward to paddling the Mississippi for a great cause! |
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Al Levine (NY) Paddler & Support Crew
Al has worked in the concept of security, including installation and support for many major companies, as well as small businesses. On a personal "hobby" note, Al is interested in everything! He loves ice hockey, sailling, photography, racquetball, surfing and rock climbing! He has biked, roller skated, sailed, hang glided, kayaked and ski jumped just about any place you could name! Al also raises money each year for the Cancer Society each year with an unusual self promoted event - usually raising 8 to 9 thousand through each fundraiser! |
Eric Kocher (Georgia) Paddler & Support Crew
Eric Kocher has been paddling canoes and kayaks, on both whitewater and flatwater, for over twenty years.
Eric and his two sons, Nick and Chtristopher, have been paddling the length of the Chattachoochee River ( which runs from the Georgia Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico) in stages. They recently passed the half way mark at Columbus, Georgia. Eric's wife, Kathryn Legan, has been both understanding and supportive of his paddling adventures.
Eric is a public interest attorney in Atlanta, Georgia providing legal representation to the homeless. He is looking forward to joining the other paddlers in this great endeavor.
Eric Kocher has been paddling canoes and kayaks, on both whitewater and flatwater, for over twenty years.
Eric and his two sons, Nick and Chtristopher, have been paddling the length of the Chattachoochee River ( which runs from the Georgia Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico) in stages. They recently passed the half way mark at Columbus, Georgia. Eric's wife, Kathryn Legan, has been both understanding and supportive of his paddling adventures.
Eric is a public interest attorney in Atlanta, Georgia providing legal representation to the homeless. He is looking forward to joining the other paddlers in this great endeavor.
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