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KDA 2027 Pemi Loop Trek

Join Kidney Donor Athletes (KDA) for an unforgettable five-day trekking adventure through New Hampshire's White Mountains!

This experience is about more than hiking. It's about challenging ourselves, building meaningful connections, raising awareness for living organ donation, and demonstrating what is possible after donation.

Trip Details
Trip Dates: July 22–26, 2027
Location: White Mountains, New Hampshire
Trip Leaders: Dave Ashley, DASH Adventures / Stacey Klemp, KDA
Available Spots: 8
Trip Fee: $1,250 per participant
Fundraising Minimum: $2,000
Non-Refundable Deposit: $500
Accommodations: Hotels and Appalachian Mountain Club mountain huts. Airfare and personal expenses are not included.

Important: Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. Selected applicants will receive additional information regarding registration, payment, fundraising, and preparation requirements.

Applicant Information

Full Legal Name:

Preferred Name:

E-mail Address:

Phone Number:

Address:

Are you at least 18 years old?

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Are you a KDA Member?

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Emergency Contact Name, Relationship, and Phone Number:

Living Donation & Your Story

Are you a kidney donor? Please note: To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have completed their kidney donation before submitting their application.

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When was your donation? Please note: To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be at least one year post-kidney donation at the time of application.

What inspired your decision to become a kidney donor?

Was your kidney donation directed or non-directed?

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How has living kidney donation impacted your life, particularly your approach to fitness, adventure, or personal challenges?

Why do you want to participate in the 2027 KDA Pemi Loop Trek, and what do you hope to accomplish or demonstrate through this experience?

Hiking Experience & Physical Preparation

How would you describe your hiking experience?

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Have you completed a strenuous mountain hike or multi-day trek before? If yes, please describe the distance, elevation gain, and location.

What is the longest hike you have completed in a single day?

How comfortable are you hiking on steep, rocky, uneven terrain with significant elevation changes?

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Have you previously stayed in backcountry huts or participated in a multi-day hiking expedition?

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What does your current fitness or training routine look like?

How do you plan to prepare physically for this trek?

Are you willing to follow recommended training, equipment, and safety requirements established by the trip leader?

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Fundraising & Financial Commitment

Participation in this KDA adventure requires a trip fee and a separate fundraising commitment supporting Kidney Donor Athletes and its mission.
Payment Deadlines
Non-Refundable Deposit: $500 due at registration (counts toward total trip fee)
Trip Fee: 50% due by January 22, 2027, with the remaining balance due by April 22, 2027
Fundraising Minimum: $2,000 (due in full one month before the trip - June 22, 2027)
Cancellation Policy

Participants must pay 100% of their trip fee through fundraising or self-payment at least three months before departure and meet their full fundraising minimum at least 30 days before departure. Failure to meet either deadline may result in removal from the trip.

Participants who cancel within three months of departure remain financially responsible for the full trip fee, including any outstanding balance. Participants who cancel within 60 days of departure will also forfeit their nonrefundable deposit and remain responsible for the full required fundraising commitment, regardless of whether they attend.

Any eligible payments or fundraising contributions already received will be credited toward the participant's applicable financial obligations.

Do you understand that the trip fee is separate from the fundraising commitment?

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Do you understand that the trip fee must be paid in full 90 days before departure?

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Do you understand that the fundraising minimum ($2,000) must be met no later than one month before departure?

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Do you understand that a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot?

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Are you willing to actively fundraise on behalf of KDA and meet the established fundraising minimum?

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What fundraising ideas or strategies would you use to meet your commitment?

Do you understand and agree that cancellation within 60 days of departure does not release you from responsibility for the full trip fee and required fundraising commitment?

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Do you understand that airfare and personal expenses are your responsibility?

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Community & Representation

How do you hope to contribute to the group experience during this adventure?

Are you comfortable sharing your experience to help promote living donation awareness?

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Would you be willing to participate in KDA promotional activities before, during, or after the trip?

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What message would you want others to take away from your participation in this adventure?

Final Acknowledgement

Please review and acknowledge the following statements:

Applicant Full Name:

Date:

Electronic Signature:

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