Hello Expedition Followers: Although we have not posted for a while doesn’t mean that we haven’t been busy! We are just getting geared up to Launch here very very soon. Here is some of what has been happening over the past month!
 Myspace Impact Award! Hey everyone, Myspace has announced the winner for the Impact Awards and it's yours truly....The Earth Expedition!!!!
On behalf of everyone on our team, thank you soooooooooo much for all your nominations, daily votes, bulletin posts, blogs, arm twisting your friends, LOL...you name it! We know that without your help and encouragement, we'd never made it this far.
Our supporters are the best and we love you all!
Thank you for bringing us this blessing.
Because of your dedication, The Earth Expedition mission will continue on to Europe, hundreds of volunteers will be recruited to respond to the water crisis, and countless lives will be saved in Zambia through fresh water wells, hygeine training, and medical care!
The Launch to Europe: We are getting close to the Launch Date for Europe and we are still trying to raise just a little more support to Launch Bryan to Europe of the 1,800 mile section of Europe . We have raised $4,800 to date but need $7,000 before we can launch him which means we still need to raise $2,200 more.
I (Daren) have spent the last 3 months with Bryan as a teammate across the 2,000 miles stretch from California to Georgia. I am confident that Bryan has what it takes to walk the 1,800 miles stretch from Scotland to Portugal. I have seen him persevere through all types of obstacles over the walk across the USA and I also know his love for providing clean water for those in need. He has a heart of gold and loves people and he doesn’t know a stranger. He is the right person for the job. Please consider supporting The Expedition by Supporting Bryan. Below is some of Bryan’s Heart:
Dear Friends and Family, I just recently graduated from Dallas Christian College with a degree in Inter-cultural Studies. With that degree I desire to help change the world by sharing the love of Christ with the lost while helping to eradicate social injustices.
For the next year, I will be embarking on an incredible journey for the sake of the Gospel. A man named Daren Wendell has started a global campaign called The Earth Expedition as part of the non-profit organization, Active:Water. The Earth Expedition is an incredible 18,000 mile walk around the world by a small team of individuals who believe that clean water should not be a luxury, but the right of every individual. This organization works off of the premise that this small team is willing to surrender all of our personal comforts, finances, and time to strap on a backpack and literally walk thousands of miles around the world so that our story can be used to create a platform to increase awareness about the World Water Crisis. The Earth Expedition team visits schools, churches, youth conferences, cafes, and other public venues to educate listeners on the greatest healthcare issue the world faces, lack of clean water and sanitation. We compel our listeners not only to make a financial contribution to help organizations combat the issue, but to look within themselves and find how they too, can give of their time, talents, and resources to be a voice for the voiceless. We have partnered with Blood:Water Mission in building over 1,000 wells in over 1,000 communities across the continent of Africa. The Earth Expedition Team is changing lives both here and abroad through our story of finding "life to the fullest" through the pathways of sacrificial giving.
 Daren was originally going to do this expedition alone but decided that it would be better to create a team of walkers to accomplish the goal. This is where I came in. I was introduced to Daren by a mutual friend and after about two weeks of getting to know each other, he decided that I should be the next walker for the expedition in Europe. My route stretches from Scotland to Portugal (Scotland, Ireland, England, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal). Daren also asked me to walk with him from San Diego, CA to Georgia. I said, yes!
We left January 6th and have completed the walk from San Diego to Georgia. It was a great experience. The generosity and loving kindness from strangers was amazing (stories on the web site). Now, I am preparing for my departure on May 18th to Scotland to walk my route. When I finish, the next walker (to be determined) will continue east toward Asia.
I hope that you will stay up-to-date with what I am doing as I walk. Our website is www.theearthexpedition.com. We have pictures, blog posts of the journey, a newsletter you can subscribe to and a GPS tracking system so you can find where we are on the route. Also, I am in need of personal financial support as I walk across America and Europe.
I ask you to pray that this organization grows in the direction that God has in mind for it, that the unclean water problem will be eradicated, that there will be safety as we walk, and ultimately that every life that we encounter will come to know Christ and live an abundant life in Him! I am so blessed that God allowed me to be a part of this awesome journey and I need everyone's help to do it. I can't do it alone. So join me and be with me in spirit as I try to do my best in this effort.
Thank you and God bless! Bryan Schlackman
Timeline of Events:
Contribution Options:
P.S. If your church or anyone that you know would like to have us speak/present on the international water crisis, what the Earth Expedition is and how you can be a part of the movement, please contact Amie Hadaway at Amie@activewater.org or Daren Wendell: Daren@activewater.org
Bryan Schlackman’s Email: Schlackman@gmail.com
 Active:Water: We are excited to announce that The Earth Expedition has partnered with the Non-Profit Organization Active:Water. Active:Water is a organization that uses the Athletic lifestyle along with Grass Root Campaigns to address the international water crisis all over the world. Active:Water is formally partnered with Blood:Water Mission and are working together to focus on water project on Zambia for 2009!
The Earth Expedition Benefit:
 "It’s been about a month since we have finished the American leg of the expedition. I’ve had some time to relax, see some friends, and even make some money to save for Europe. But last night was a special night! Brett Vance (hiking with me in Europe) planned and hosted an art show to raise money for the Earth Expedition at Fat Straws! For about an hour and a half we showed the art and then had a presentation on the expedition for about 45 minutes. It was an unexpected turn out. I can’t even figure how many people showed up because it was about a three hour time period, but I would say at least 150 people came for the event. The art show made the night energetic and there were even people who brought instruments and had a little jam session. I got to talk to a lot of people one on one and the Fat Straws employees were very supportive. Because of the event we were able to raise over $350! Thank you everyone for supporting us and coming to the show! So it was a fantastic night and I can’t wait to do it again! I started training again for the European leg and it’s been pretty good. Obviously, running a few miles a day and lifting weights is a little easier than walking 25 miles a day. But still…it’s been good. So yeah…that’s it. I’m out." Bryan Schlackman (European Walker)
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