EARN. GIVE. LIVE.
-YOUR LIFE-

Foundation

Dawson’s Peak Foundation develops and hosts large scale, adventure-related projects around the world that are undertaken by our sponsored athletes. These projects are designed to enable viewers to draw parallels between themselves and our athletes. Personal challenges may be specific but effort and commitment are universal.

Dawson’s Peak Foundation seeks to inspire individuals to recognize that responsibility gives one’s life meaning and that discipline/dedication beget true freedom. We all possess a tremendous ability to develop ourselves. With such development, we contribute more not only to our own lives but also elevate all those around us. Each of us has a duty to pursue this development.

Dawson’s Peak Foundation is a 501(c)(3), public charity (Federal Tax ID 83-1584127). Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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Project Seven for Soldiers

Project Seven for Soldiers was the foundation’s inaugural event during which Matt Dawson (“Dawson”) set eight world records from May 2021 to May 2022. Dawson successfully completed 100% of the expeditions undertaken on all seven continents. Activities included summitting the highest mountain peak on each continent; skiing to the South Pole; trekking solo and unsupported across the Mojave Desert and Death Valley; and rowing the Atlantic Ocean. Two additional expeditions, skiing to the North Pole and circumnavigating the globe in an airplane, were postponed due to war in Europe.

In May 2024, Dawson set his ninth world record (recognized as a Guinness World Record) for the fastest ever crossing of the Mojave Desert on foot. This 329 mile crossing was completed solo and unsupported.

100% of net proceeds from Project Seven for Soldiers benefitted the Gary Sinise Foundation and Hope For The Warriors with their provision of comprehensive support in meeting the critical needs of military veterans and their families in their transition from military service to civilian life.

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SFS Roadmap

Mojave Crossing: Based on available records, Dawson is believed to be first person to complete a solo, unsupported trek across the Mojave Desert and Death Valley.

Project Seven for Soldiers

Project Seven for Soldiers is an attempt by our sponsored-athlete Matt Dawson (“Dawson”) to set seven world records. Activities will include: multiple polar expeditions, global mountain climbing, a global circumnavigation flight, an oceanic crossing and a desert traverse. Activity information will be made available as each phase is undertaken. Stay connected to see where in the world Dawson pops up next and what he’s up to!

100% of net proceeds from Project Seven for Soldiers will benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation and Hope For The Warriors as they provide comprehensive support to meet the critical needs of military veterans and their families in their transition from military service to civilian life.

FOLLOW THE EXPEDITION

SFS Roadmap

Mojave Crossing: Based on available records, Dawson is believed to be first person to complete a solo, unsupported trek across the Mojave Desert and Death Valley.

Meet Dawson

Through his global expeditions, Dawson strives to exemplify his personal mottos of “Strength In Surrender” and “Earn. Give. Live. Your Life”. Life is not about what others think of us, public accolades, or material possessions, but rather how much we can facilitate personal growth and contribute to others. Our lives are about more than ourselves. The greater our abilities and capacity the more we can help to elevate others. All of us matter, but none of us are important.

Dawson believes our most authentic lives are lived and true selves revealed in the “margins”. How we perform at our lowest, most challenging moments best exemplifies our character.

Seeking to transition his life from self-centered to service-centered, Dawson used his lifelong passion for personal exploration and self-development to form the basis of Dawson’s Peak Foundation.

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Meet Dawson

Every day, Dawson strives to exemplify his motto of “Earn. Give. Live. Your Life.” Life is not about what others think of us, public accolades or material possessions. All of us matter, but none of us are important. Our lives are about more than ourselves. The greater our abilities and capacity the more we can help to elevate others.

Dawson believes our most authentic lives are lived and true selves revealed in the “margins”. How we perform at our lowest, most challenging moments best exemplifies our character.

Seeking to transition his life from self-centered to service-centered, Dawson used his lifelong passion for personal exploration and self-development to form the basis of his foundation, Dawson’s Peak.

LEARN MORE

Foundation

Dawson’s Peak develops and hosts large scale, adventure-related projects around the world that are undertaken by our sponsored athletes. These projects are designed to enable viewers to draw parallels between themselves and our athletes. Personal challenges may be specific but effort and commitment are universal.

Dawson’s Peak seeks to inspire individuals to recognize that responsibility gives one’s life meaning and that discipline/dedication beget true freedom. We all possess a tremendous ability to develop ourselves. With such development, we contribute more not only to our own lives but also elevate all those around us. Each of us has a duty to pursue this development.

Dawson’s Peak is a 501(c)(3), public charity (Federal Tax ID 83-1584127). Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

DONATE