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Biodiesel is Back!

Mitch Hampton — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:23:11 +0000

Thanks to Blue Ridge Biofuels for delivering our first bulk shipment of B-90 biodiesel for the 2011 season. B-90 is a biodiesel blend made with 90% recycled vegetable oil and 10% diesel fuel. We have been using Blue Ridge Biofuels for years and are thrilled with it. Biodiesel is made from recycled material, is produced locally and is an environmentally friendly alternative to petrodiesel. Also, our guests often comment about the pleasant aroma of french fries. Our guests love it, we love it – hooray for biodiesel.

We Thought You’d Like to Know

Denise — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:23:23 +0000

We’re starting a new series on the people who work for us at French Broad Rafting, and we thought you’d like to know about one of our trip leaders, 24 year old Marti King, who is one of a handful of female guides on the French Broad River. Naturally we are biased, but we think she is easily one of the best.

Marti is from Edgemore, South Carolina, and she got into rafting six years ago at the suggestion of her older brother. Two years ago, she spent 24 days on the Rio Grande River, and even though she had never camped much before that (or spent that much time on the river all at once) the 211 mile adventure was one of the more memorable events of her life.

In addition to being a raft guide and trip leader, Marti adopted a handful of an abandoned dog a little over a year ago. Woo appears to be part Ridgeback, part hound dog and all boundless energy. She’s a seasoned rafter as well, and probably loves boating more than Marti does!!!! Although Marti gives a better trip speech than Woo does. Woo just slobbers…..

Over $20,000 raised for Our VOICE Benefit

Mitch Hampton — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:59:21 +0000

A very big THANK YOU! to everyone that donated on behalf of the French Broad Rafting team.

Walk a Mile In Her Shoes

The men of Asheville came out in rare form on a beautiful Saturday morning to City/County Plaza to the second annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a benefit for Our VOICE. 300 men (and the women who love them) walked through downtown wearing some very colorful and creative women’s shoes and holding signs declaring statements such as “It’s Not Just a Woman’s Issue” and “I am Walking for my Daughter.”

This year participants (both individuals and teams) helped to raise $20,000 for Our VOICE, the Buncombe County Rape Crisis and Prevention Center. These funds will be utilized to support victims of sexual assault and help prevent sexual violence in our community.

Just to give an idea of how the $20,000 can be utilized:

$20,000 = 400 hours of counseling (we offer 16 free sessions at 1 hour each – this equals full sessions for 25 victims of sexual assault)
$20,000 = 200 hospital packs (victims of rape and sexual assault who are seen at the hospital are required to relinquish clothing as evidence; Our VOICE provides these individuals with toiletries and a change of clothing)
$20,000 = training for 100 volunteers (volunteer victim advocates attend a 30 hour comprehensive training to answer the 24/7 crisis line and accompany victims in the hospital)

We would also like to highlight several local teams that went above and beyond to promote the event, raise funds for Our VOICE, and bring attention to the issue of sexual assault:

Marco’s Pizzeria (most $ raised by a team)
Buncombe County Rescue Squad
French Broad Rafting Expeditions
Feral Chihuahuas
Ira B. Jones Elementary School
Organic Mechanic
Shaolin Kung Fu of Asheville
The Hop (first place walking team)
Veterans for Peace
West End Bakery
Earth Fare West Asheville
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Emdeon

In addition to co-chairs APD Chief Bill Hogan and WLOS Jason Boyer, the Runaway Circus, Sherriff Van Duncan and many others took to the street. The top fundraiser was Bruce Kennedy of Asheville and the “Most Pumped” (the walker with the most spirit) was freelance writer Jonathan Rich (AKA White Lightning). The individual to cross the finish line first (at an amazing sprint in heels) was Billy Beard. Our VOICE is honored to have the participation of such a diverse group of Buncombe County men (and the women who support them) as part of the International Men’s March Against Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence.

Also – a huge THANK YOU to Hip Replacements for providing the men of Asheville with so many amazing shoes!

Pictures of the Day- Rafting Guests from Grove Park Inn

Mitch Hampton — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:20:17 +0000

Today was a great day on the French Broad River. Korey and I had a great group of guests that were staying at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The water was up today due to the heavy rainfall on Tuesday night. It was amazing, check out the pictures below!

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