Melanie Vogel

🐾 Join Wag Team! 🐾

Many of you have followed us on our journey to all three coasts of Canada and many of you know that Malo, my trusted adventure buddy, my rock and handsome companion, passed away after his fight with aggressive bone cancer after we finished our journey. He was only 6 years old. 
Shortly after, I adopted Nova, who kept me walking and adventuring while grieving a friend.  I called my hike across Canada a "solo walk powered by human kindness". So many of you supported and cared for us from the sidelines, by inviting us into your homes or by cheering us on, sending encouragement, and being part of this adventure from wherever you were.

Now, I want to invite you to walk beside us either on or off the Trans Canada Trail. Wherever you are, whatever trail is next to you, come be part of my team and walk with us (me and Nova). 

A few facts about the Trans Canada Trail: it isn't just a trail. It was never just a trail for me and Malo. It was home on the road for five years during my hike.
It's a 30,000-kilometre network connecting people and communities from coast to coast to coast.

Starting September 1, I want you on my team. Sign up today. Help us reach the goal of walking the entire length of the trail: 30,000 km. The more people who join, the more possible it becomes to get there together. While the Trail invites people to paddle, hike, or bike, I simply want to walk with you. I want you to join us to get outside and slow down.  Bring your dog, a friend, a family member, or just yourself.

I called our team Wag Nation, and it's inclusive for anyone who loves dogs, not just owners. If you love the wag, the joy, and the energy a dog brings to a good walk, you're already part of it. It's about the feeling, not pet ownership. I want you to be part of a community that loves connecting with nature, and with the people and animals we meet along the way.

Join us for a stretch of the trail, a single walk, or however much you're able to give. Bring your dog if you have one, or just get out yourself as we all slowly move into fall together. You can also sign up to donate to our team, or share our campaign with your network to help spread the word.

Come be part of something meaningful:  in memory of Malo, in support of Canada's largest trail network, and to move a little closer to nature and to each other.
We may not beat the distance in numbers or reach the donation goal of $3,000, but maybe we can win in connection: people who unite and walk together. Because, that too, is waht the trail is all about.

Can't wait to see your names appear as part of our team.

Much love,
Mel and Nova
(in memory of Malo) 🐾