COVID-19 Support for Indigenous Communities of the Colorado Plateau
COVID-19 Support for Indigenous Communities of the Colorado Plateau
Tune in for a Live Instagram event: COVID-19 Support for the Indigenous Communities of the Colorado Plateau. Melanie Webb joins her friend Morgan Sjogren in a conversation sharing their work to provide relief to local tribes.
Do you love the desert? Want to help others in need? Join us Tuesday night at 5:00pm MDT as we chat about relief efforts for local tribes. We’ll share more information about:
- existing health conditions
- current relief updates
- how you can help
Two Writers to Join Forces
As long-time desert dwellers and desert lovers, we are doing what we can to support the people in the places we love. Melanie, owner of Sol Fitness Adventures and an outdoor fitness guide in the four corners area, raised $1,600 using her personal Venmo and PayPal accounts. The money supported a run of goods to residents living on the Hopi and Navajo Reservation. And it also went toward personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical providers. Additionally, Melanie purchased 100 face shields from dps skis and Skratch Labs donated hydration mixes.
Morgan created a GoFundMe to raise money for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. In its first three days the fund raised over $5,000. All of the money will be used to purchase goods that will provide relief to the people of the tribe.
Melanie and Morgan are grateful for the donations. Join us Live on Instagram at either @running_bum or @solfitadventure
About Morgan Sjogren
Morgan (“Mo”) Sjogren runs wild with words anywhere she can get to with two feet and a pen. She is currently based in Northern Arizona, although she spends most of the year on the road. A runner at heart (and known as the “Running Bum”), Mo is on a constant quest for new adventures from ice climbing to canyoneering.
About Melanie Webb
Melanie Webb is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, published author, and founder of Sol Fitness Adventures and WebbWell. Melanie is a recognized leader in the adventure travel industry and an innovator in extending wellness retreats into the outdoors. Additionally, her work has been featured nationally on Good Morning America and on ATHLETA Chi, Outside, New Beauty, IDEA Fitness Journal, Los Angeles Times and more.