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The Best of the Outdoors with Dustin Vaughn WarnckeAuthor: Dustin Vaughn Warncke
The Best of the Outdoors Podcast is optimized to bring listeners the best in hunting, fishing, shooting, bowfishing, and other outdoor activities from Texas and beyond. Hosted and Produced by Dustin Vaughn Warncke, Owner of Warncke Enterprises, a Media Production Marketing Agency. Reach out to Dustin via TEXT at (512) 497-7674. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Great Loop Challenge: A Race Against Time to Fight Childhood Cancer | Outdoors | Cancer Research | Marathon Cancer Fundraiser
Episode 126
Monday, 26 October, 2026
Recorded LIVE at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit event! What happens when a cancer survivor transforms his personal journey into an extraordinary mission to help children fighting cancer? Captain Scott "Red" Flowers has taken on one of boating's most demanding adventures, the Great Loop, to raise awareness and funding for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. After battling stage-four cancer, Captain Red was deeply moved by the courage of children undergoing cancer treatment. That experience inspired an ambitious mission: tackle a remarkable boating challenge while raising $1 million to support research into safer, more effective treatments for childhood cancer. In 2024, Captain Red completed approximately 6,000 miles around the Great Loop in a record-setting 19 days and 19 hours. In August 2026, he returned for an expanded challenge covering more than 7,300 nautical miles. The Great Loop follows a remarkable network of waterways through eastern North America, including the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Great Lakes, inland rivers, and the Gulf Coast. But this adventure is about far more than boats, endurance, and records. It's about turning personal adversity into purpose, bringing communities together, and giving children battling cancer a greater chance at a healthy future. The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is dedicated to supporting research that can lead to better treatments and ultimately eliminate childhood cancer. Support the mission Learn about Captain Red's journey, follow the Great Loop Challenge, and help support pediatric cancer research. National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: https://nationalpcf.org/ The Great Loop Challenge: https://nationalpcf.org/the-great-loop-challenge/ Every donation, every share, and every act of support can help move this mission forward. Episode Sponsors and Honorable Mentions! Grim Reaper Broadheads: grimreaperbroadheads.com - High-penetration broadheads for when you need to "watch 'em drop". Gold Tip Arrows: goldtip.com - "The toughest arrow you'll ever shoot". Striper Express: striperexpress.com - Top-tier artificial lure guided striper trips on Lake Texoma with Bill and Chris Carey. Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton: catfishradio.org - Your custom-built web platform bringing Luke Clayton's stories to the masses. DSC's Campfires with Larry Weishuhn: Listen to more from "Mr. Whitetail" on the dedicated podcast that you produce. The Lost Rider Podcast with Herman Brune: thelostriderpodcast.com - Tackling hunting, history, and kitchen table conservation issues. A Sportsman's Life on CarbonTV: carbontv.com - The digital outdoor lifestyle series featuring Luke Clayton, Larry Weishuhn, and Jeff Rice. Chester Moore: Kingdom Zoo & Wild Wishes - Acknowledging Chester's ongoing conservation work, wildlife education, and his legacy at Texas Fish & Game. Ghillie Monster / Vapor Trail Outdoors: Outdoor industry colleagues making waves in the hunting community.
