Skiing to Bridge the Divide - Braver Angels

Skiing to Bridge the Divide

Since 1979, the retired teacher and former Peace Corps volunteer (Malaysian Borneo, 1971-73) has participated in the American Birkebeiner 55 km (34 mile) cross-country ski race. Next month, while competing in his 40th Birkebeiner, Paul Thompson hopes to raise $40,000 across four organizations, and he has tapped Braver Angels to receive a quarter of funds raised.

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No, you don’t have to ski the Birkie! Paul has a goal of raising $40,000 across 4 organizations, with $10,000 coming to support Braver Angels.  

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