10TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 8 – 18, 2025

#172

Sugar & Spice

Sister teams are the best! We have been having adventures together since we were kids – from motor-cross riding to sailing adventures in the Caribbean.
Char has helped me prep and practice for the rally the past two years; so she was the natural choice to substitute for Pat Nolan when she withdrew at the last minute due to the second hurricane hitting her community within a couple of weeks.

As usual, Charlene is the spicy one and definitely doing a cannonball into the deep end!

Peg Eaton

Driver

I love adventure and working through technical challenges

Occupation:

Emerging Technology Leader, Director Professional Services – I am a teacher, coach, and mentor

Residence:

Cottonwood, AZ, USA

Favorite Quote:

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” – Helen Keller

Fun Fact:

Stood on top Kilimanjaro - fully glaciated at that point in time.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

The 2023 Rally hooked me! The Rally provides a challenging environment and the camaraderie of amazing people.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

People taking on difficult challenges and pushing themselves beyond their own expectations. From my first rally in 2023 and throughout training in 2024, I have been inspired by the courage of Rebelle Rally competitors, the innovation of the Rally leadership team, and the dedication of the Rally staff in so many ways. Competitors challenge themselves to go beyond their physical, mental, and emotional limits; staff always right there when you need a smile and encouragement; and rally leadership designing a course to challenge all competitors.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Rachel Maddow Podcasts
Touching the Void
The Long Way by Bernard Moitessier

Greatest adventure to date?

I have been fortunate to experience many different adventures - motorcycle off-road travel, mountaineering, many sailing regattas with my friend Pat Nolan, sailboat deliveries in the Atlantic Ocean, and the Rebelle Rally. Every day is an opportunity for adventure.

Prior Years Competed:

2023

Awards Achieved:

Char Walsh

Navigator

Retired from hospital administration, Char spends her time passing along her many creative talents to her 4 grandkids, including painting, quilting, woodworking, sewing, crocheting, and more.

Occupation:

Retired Hospital Administrator

Residence:

Mesa, AZ USA

Favorite Quote:

“In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” -Anne Frank

Fun Fact:

Char was a part of her high school archery team, and made it to State!

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

As Peg’s original teammate was cleaning up in her community from the devastation of Helene, as Milton, another CAT 3 hurricane began barreling toward her home. I was asked to step in and take her place, and immediately said yes. I’m excellent in a stressful environment, and after doing foster care for 15 years, I know how to pivot on a dime and juggle whatever is thrown at me with creativity and composure.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My two sisters, Peg and Paula, inspire me. Peg is a brave, bold woman who has never let self-doubt stop her from trying something new. Paula is a resilient woman who has overcome adversity in life and continues to change and grow.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Memory Man by David Baldacci
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Animal/Nature shows

Greatest adventure to date?

Peg and I have had many fun adventures in the past 10 years, including sailing in the BVI, and mountain biking in Utah and Arkansas, as well as several cross-country road trips.

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Vehicle

2020 Jeep Gladiator