I Can Journey - I CAN Foundation https://www.i-can-foundation.org Creating Infinite Ripples Of Possibility Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:31:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.i-can-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-ICF-Logo-color-site-image-1-32x32.png I Can Journey - I CAN Foundation https://www.i-can-foundation.org 32 32 Have you heard about my newest adventure? – Tyler Durland https://www.i-can-foundation.org/have-you-heard-about-my-newest-adventure-tyler-durland/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:27:21 +0000 https://www.i-can-foundation.org/?p=229908 I CAN Foundation consists of 100 days on board a 100' sailboat traveling 5000 miles in and around the Caribbean, designed for young adults are aging out of the foster care system.

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]]> I CAN Foundation consists of 100 days on board a 100′ sailboat traveling 5000 miles in and around the Caribbean.
Designed for young adults are aging out of the foster care system, seven mentors will take 6 of these young people at a time on the adventure of a lifetime. Throughout this journey we will have the opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other and Mother Nature.
Experiences will include sailing, navigation, diving, cooking, hiking volcanoes, participating in island outreach programs, leadership, Astronomy and Planetary Science, Marine Biology, Oceanography, fishing, spearfishing, and more!
After each 100 day session, our crew of young adults will have developed a strong, confident personal base, and a sturdy foundation of resources. Each member will be immersed in opportunities suited to fit their newly found or already existing interests and passions. They can then look forward to possibilities such as Internships, Continuing Education, jobs, careers, and even the opportunity to stay on the boat as a mentor for the next session! The possibilities are endless!!! (Plus a lifetime of friendships.)
Today our boat is in Antigua where we landed on our maiden voyage. We have already started to immerse ourselves in their communities and have begun to build connections.  We are looking to find where the needs are and how we can help.
Over the extended life of this program, we will continuously be in search of resources as we transform. We are looking for sponsorship and donations as well as like-minded individuals who can serve as mentors who are interested in helping shape the future of those in need of a good support system as they move out into life. Many of these young adults have not had the most positive experiences as children and the opportunities we offer can make a decided difference in their future.
Our new website has just been launched and we are actively accepting donations.  Anything you want to give will be most welcome.  Please check out our Facebook and Instagram pages and “Like/Follow” so you can be a part of our journey as we evolve.

Tyler Durland

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]]> Meet Anna McMahon https://www.i-can-foundation.org/meet-anna-mcmahon/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:24:03 +0000 https://www.i-can-foundation.org/?p=229945
Anna McMahon Wisdom crew member on rigging on the yacht mast

Anna McMahon

St. Charles, Illinois

As a recent college graduate of the University of Missouri, I am new to sailing and help out around Wisdom wherever a hand is needed. With that being said, I call myself a deck-stew (deckhand/stew haha get it), but I’m formally the Cultural Exchange Coordinator for the I Can Foundation.

I have degrees in Spanish and International Studies and am twenty-two years old. In my free time I love to run, ride my bike (when I’m on land), read, bake and spend time outdoors! My favorite thing about being at sea is learning how to sail! I love learning and sailing is such a mental and physical test, so every day is a new adventure!

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