We’ll have 29 young hikers with us for our 2012 trip to the mountains of West Virginia—most of them knew Emmanuel Durant, Jr. as a friend or family member. The cost of food, lodging, and supplies for each of these kids is $200, and we’re actively looking for individuals, groups, and businesses who are interested in becoming sponsors. (We can match you with other co-sponsors if you’d like to contribute but cannot offer the full $200.) If you’re interested in helping one of these kids make it to the top of Seneca Rocks, please email us at WashingtonToWashington@Gmail.com!

Washington, D.C. Hikers

	Dar’Asia Belton Dar’Asia Belton is 10 years old and lives in Southwest Washington. In the fall, she’ll be in 5th grade at Leckie Elementary. Her favorite songs are “Pop, Lock, and Drop It” by Huey and “Rock Your Hips” by Crime Mob. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Arkale Scroggins Arkale is an adventure-loving 10-year-old from Northeast Washington. This fall, he’ll begin 5th grade at Miner Elementary. His favorite song is “What Do You Want From Me” by Adam Lambert. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Akil Sanford, Jr. Akil Sanford, Jr. is 9 years old and is Emmanuel Durant’s nephew. He’s also known as “Lil’ Smurf.” To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Tekale Sanford Tekale Sanford is 6 years old and is another one of Emmanuel Durant’s nephews. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Justin Sanford Justin is 6-years-old and is Emmanuel Durant’s nephew. He loves to play football, and his favorite song is “Lemonade” by Gucci. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Qwan’ay Peete Qwan’ay lives in Southeast Washington. She scaled Mt. Washington in 2010 and is thrilled to embark on a new adventure this summer. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Roneeka Robinson Roneeka lives in Northeast Washington. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Jamiyah Tripp Jamiyah lives in Northeast Washington. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Desjeuner Desjeuner is from Northeast Washington. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Kymani Kymani is from Northeast Washington. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!

Not Pictured Yet: Paris, Pooh, Terrel, and more!

New Orleans Hikers

	Sirr Blackwell Sirr Blackwell is 6 years old, about to start first grade at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy after graduating from Kindergarten at the top of his class. He was invited on the trip based on his hard work, teamwork and leadership in the classroom, and his incredible empathy for his peers despite overcoming many struggles himself just to get to school every day. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Keron Jones Keron is 7 years old and a first grader at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy. He was invited on the trip based on his incredible ability to stay positive in the face of adversity, being a true “big brother” to all his classmates, and setting extremely high academic standards for all his peers to live up to. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	DeShawn Smith DeShawn is 6 years old and a about to start first grade at Batiste Cultural Arts Academy. DeShawn was invited on the trip based on his incredible enthusiasm, never ending energy, adventurous spirit and an incredible year in which he transformed himself from intervention and detention regular to the hardest working student in class, graduating as a leader in and out of the classroom. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!

Michigan Hikers

	Alenya Moore Alenya Moore, 16, is a senior at Ypsilanti High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Alenya has a passion for traveling. After graduating high school, Alenya would like to go to college and become a traveling nurse. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Avery Brann Avery Brann, 16, is a junior at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Avery is a dedicated member of his church and was elected as a Junior Executive Board Member. After high school, Avery hopes go to college to become a doctor. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Jasmine Yates Jasmine Yates, 18, just finished her senior year at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jasmine would like to become a school counselor and open a non-profit to help troubled teenage girls. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Courtney Tubbs Courtney Tubbs, 18, is a senior at Roberto Clemente High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She has a beautiful voice and is a very accomplished singer. Courtney hopes to attend college to study music. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!

Not Pictured Yet: Ethan, Gregory, and the rest of the Michigan boys!

Trip Leaders

Joining us as Trip Leaders on our Washington II Washington hike will be several members of Emmanuel Durant’s family, and a few of his close friends. These young men and women are not kids (they are mostly in their late teens and early 20s), but their participation is especially important, as they can continue the mission of Washington II Washington—introducing city kids to the Great Outdoors—year-round, and are involved in the lives of our younger hikers on a daily basis. Please consider becoming a sponsor or co-sponsor of one of these trip leaders so that they can accompany us to the Shenandoah Mountains! If you’d like to help, please email us at WashingtonToWashington@Gmail.com.

	Denice Durant Denice is Emmanuel Durant’s older sister. She likes reading Harry Potter and Sister Souljah books, and can usually be found chasing after her son, Justin, or attending community college. She turns 25 in late August, 2012. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Akil “Smurf” Sanford Smurf is Emmanuel Durant’s older brother. He likes working on cars, playing basketball, and spending time with his sons, Akil, Jr., and Tekale, and his daughter, Akire, who was born in July, 2010. He is 27-years-old. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Carmen Payne Carmen, from Northwest Washington, was engaged to Emmanuel Durant. She’s 19 and a sophomore at Virginia State University, where she’s studying to become an elementary school teacher. One of her heroes is her glamorous godmother Willie Mae. Carmen’s motto is, “Live each day as if it’s your last day on Earth,” and her favorite song is “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” by Alicia Keys. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Brandon Law Brandon graduated from Roosevelt High School in June of 2009, where he excelled on the track team and in the classroom. He was a longtime friend of Emmanuel Durant; the two grew up a block apart in Northeast Washington. Brandon’s favorite TV shows are The Wire and Weeds and his favorite movie is Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, directed by Michel Gondry. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Jamail “Woo” Belton Woo is 25-years-old and has a constant spark of mischief. She loves spending time with her sisters and her daughter, Dar’Asia, and says she misses Emmanuel’s “rudeness.” Photos of Emmanuel share her bedroom wall with many, many posters of Lil’ Wayne. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Funmi “Anna” Laurence Anna is 26-years-old, a graduate of High Point High School and Sanz College in Washington, D.C. She loves biking, bowling, graffiti art, and crossword puzzles. She spent four years in the U.S. Army. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Dori Campbell Dori is 22-years-old and lives in Northeast Washington; her motto is, “There’s always tomorrow.” She remembers Emmanuel for the way he would make her laugh. Last year’s trip was Dori’s first time going camping and hiking, and she can’t wait to go again this summer. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!
	Reggie Sheffield Reggie lives in Northeast Washington and loves to dance. Wounded last winter in a drive-by shooting, Reggie now believes it’s important to always let your friends, family, and loved ones know how much you care for them. He’s most excited about the swimming portion of this year’s trip. To sponsor this hiker, visit our IndieGoGo Fundraising page!