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MST sees fundraising success

A summer 2017 thru-hike of the MST by renowned adventurer Jennifer Pharr Davis — together with her husband Brew and children Gus and Charley — helped raise awareness of the cross-state trail. A summer 2017 thru-hike of the MST by renowned adventurer Jennifer Pharr Davis — together with her husband Brew and children Gus and Charley — helped raise awareness of the cross-state trail. Steve Metcalf photo

Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail surpassed its fundraising goal of $200,000 to bring in $274,838 through its 40th anniversary campaign. 

The campaign launched last year to raise money for four purposes: increasing MST awareness, installing signs and kiosks, building boardwalks and providing tools for volunteers. 

Of the money raised, $105,000 went to raising awareness — including a new website and trail guides — $60,000 went to signs and kiosks, $60,000 went to bridges and boardwalks and $50,000 went to tools. 

Donate to Friends of the MST at www.mountainstoseatrail.org.

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