07/11/2025
We were literally underwater. Now the river has receded, but the devastation remains.
For over 20 years, The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. (HRCK) has introduced thousands to the beauty of the river and surrounding wilderness. Whether you’ve taken a guided trip, rented a kayak, sent your kids to summer camp, or just waved to the paddlers from the bridge — you’ve felt the magic that Joe Jacob, Jacob Matheny, Ben Clarke, and the entire HRCK team bring to the river.
We’ve already received so much incredible support from our friends, family members, neighbors, and even strangers who volunteered to help clear out the building, clean off all the mud, and salvage what might be saved. We’re so touched by all the helping hands that saved us in our hour of need, but now we’ve made it about as far as muscle and sweat alone can take us. We need to replace what we’ve lost and get back on our feet, and we’re going to need your help.
We've opened a GoFundMe campaign at gofundme.com/Help-Save-HRCK. Please consider donating. Any amount — big or small — makes a real difference. And if you can’t give financially, sharing this link is another powerful way to help. Let’s rally together to save a piece of what makes this community so special.
We'll only get through this together.