Locally owned and operated, Apex Outdoor Gear strives to assist good causes in our community. Especially those causes that inspire others to get outside and be a part of nature. We are proud to support the PennyBen effort, and their goal of raising funds for the American Cancer Society in memory of Ray Richardson. We have compiled a list of backpacking equipment that Ben will need for a successful thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. For the donors who wish to support Ben by purchasing his equipment, Apex Outdoor Gear will give a 15% discount on the equipment from the list. Or, place whatever you can contribute on an Apex gift card for his journey.

Feel free to contact us at (616) 940-4611 or by email at mark.crews@apexoutdoorgear.com.



Esler Creative was founded by Bryan Esler, and serves as a small graphic design studio in the West Michigan area. We specialize in web design, identity and branding, as well as print projects. In supporting PennyBen, Esler Creative donated its time and efforts by contributing a pro-bono website. For more information, visit www.eslercreative.com.


A special thank you to Clif Bar for donating products for fundraising as well as for Ben to eat while hiking the Appalachian Trail. For more information on Clif Bar products, visit www.clifbar.com.




Jeffrey Richard Salon, an Aveda Concept Salon, has been selected for the sixth consecutive year as one of America's 200 fastest growing salons by Salon Today Magazine. Visit www.jeffreyrichardsalon.com. PennyBen thanks Jeffrey Richard Salon for its generous donation.