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Inspirations
Teens With Cancer Spotlight!
By kristin 3/5/2013 - 10:59amThis is a trip we have set up for Teens who have or are battling Cancer. A group of 6-8 teens will come together to hike, paddle, and connect in the NYS Adirondack Mountains.
When? August 30 & 31st, 2013
Where? NYS Adirondacks
Do you know someone who would be interested in this Adventure?
Please Contact packpaddleski.com for more info!
Featured Journey
 Saturday, January 18, 2014 to Thursday, January 30, 2014 |
Climbing Kilimanjaro and surviving cancer are linked by a powerful mental attitude to make it happen. The successful participants must look ahead and visualize themselves reaching the other side of the challenge. There must be no doubts. The hiker must possess the positive outlook to reach the top, to not do too much thinking about it or worrying about it. Success begins with.... .....mental strength and endurance. Fighting cancer also requires never giving up, never giving in, regardless of the odds. Since 2008 JOI has had well over a hundred climbers embark on the journey of climbing the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro. Over 90% of those climbers have successfully reached the top to see the sunrise over the curvature of the earth. Again in 2013, a new group of hikers will travel to Tanzania, Africa to climb. They will experience ups and downs. They will build friendships that will last forever and they will certainly have an experience they will never forget.
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Featured Climber
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In December my oldest friend succumbed to pancreatic cancer. To honor her valiant battle against this ruthless killer, I will dedicate my climb to Everest Base Camp in her memory. |
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I have decided to dedicate my love of climbing mountains to raising money for the Kyriaki's Restinoblastoma Foundation. I have set a new goal for myself to hike all 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks, as well as some other worldwide peaks including Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. I imagine you to be like porters, helping to carry the load to support those families who are dealing with retinoblastoma as I climb. |
Featured Cause
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The Jacquie Hirsch For A.L.L. Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization of people, resources, funding and support that was established for the purpose of curing Jacqueline Hirsch from the life-threatening cancer Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. |