Ethan Hunger

Hunger vs Hunger is my passion project. A small fundraiser that began in 2021, I set out hoping to smooth the oscillations of covid related food insecurity. Unfortunately, food insecurity in Whatcom County has increased at an alarming rate since then. Bellingham Food Bank now spends more money on food and serves more families than any other food bank in Washington State. This obviously isn't a fact that any of us wish to have in our community, but this is the reality we have.

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In just four years of fundraising, I have raised over $390,000. I've grown from two sponsors, to over fifty. Yet, the need at the Bellingham Food Bank has more than tripled. On July 19th, 2025, I'll set out for the fifth time to burn as many calories in one day as I possibly can, while continuing to raise awareness for food insecurity that exists in Whatcom County.

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This year's big day will look like this:

12 am: 120 mile road bike to Artist Point and back

8 am: 1 hour HIIT class at JD Elite

9:30 am: Swim the length of Lake Whatcom (~11 miles)

6 pm: Mountain Bike ~7 miles at Galbraith

7:15 pm: Run to Fairhaven

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Every dollar raised from this fundraiser goes directly to the Bellingham Food Bank. Currently, 20% of Whatcom County relies on a food bank every week. The Bellingham Food Bank is one of the highest rated non-profits, with a program expense ratio of 94%. I've been volunteering there since 2021 and can't express how important they are to so many people in our community. Any donation goes a long ways. Thank you all in advance. 

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P.S. Donations are getting matched by FOUR sponsors this year, 5X-ing your impact :)

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Scroll down to see fun ways to get involved via my annual fundraising events.

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