40 Cancer Survivors and Supporters will Summit Mt.
Kilimanjaro with Renewed Hearts
Background...
For many of the participants of Journeys of Inspiration it began while
reading the fall edition of the Pack Paddle Ski Adventure News. Our friend
Rick French, AKA Rocky, wrote one of his rambling letters to all his friends.
In his letter he talked of watching friends and loved-ones being diagnosed
with Cancer. He marveled at the strength he saw and was well aware of
how Cancer has touched so many. We all know that Cancer does not simply
affect the one who receives the diagnosis. Rick talked about what it would
be like to form a 'community' of sorts. This would be a community in which
all could share in the celebration of life and life's adventures. It was
his thought that the community would truly develop as we move towards
our goal and he promised that one day, we would be at the top of Africa's
highest point, Kilimanjaro!
Moving on with the dream…
Yes, visualize a stream of forty people whose lives have been affected
by Cancer joining from all four directions on Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest
point in Africa, at sunrise! The climbers have full knowledge that when
they reach this summit, each will have so many loved-ones there in spirit.
The mission statement states that the Journeys of Inspiration community
will strive to develop support for each other, spread awareness, fund
the Cancer fight, and celebrate the beauty and goodness of life. This
is truly a group of people who want to share life and life's adventures!
The strategy is to use the awe and beauty of nature, the inspiring challenges it can provide, as well as the healing qualities of its peace and beauty to create a community of people to celebrate and reinforce the goodness of life.
More specific details…
The goal of funding the Cancer fight is $100,000, and this is well
on the way to being a reality. All of the Cancer donations will be given
to the American Cancer Society.
The Kilimanjaro climbing journey will be February 23rd to March 8th, 2008.
There will also be four local 'Journeys for a Day' that are open to all interested parties. You can find out more info on the PPS website; but briefly they include: A Torchlight Paddle on May 26th, a Waterfall Hike on June 17th, a Bicycle Ride on July 14th, and Yoga and Fall Hiking on October 21st.
How you can be involved…
Help support the climbers by attending one of our fundraising events.
Dance the night away at our April 29th Swing Dance, try your luck at our
Casino Night or get into the swing of things at our Golf Tournament. For
more info on these events, check out the Journeys of Inspiration website
at www.journeysofinspiration.com.
If you are interested in accepting this challenge and joining the climb, we are committed to helping you go . An exciting journey lies ahead. A lifelong reward awaits you. Contact Pack Paddle Ski at 585-346-5597 or email us at info@packpaddleski.com.
There is also the option of making a direct donation to help us fulfill our goals. If you would like to help fulfill the dreams of a participant and help with their trip cost please make your check out to Pack Paddle Ski and write Cancer Kili donation on the memo line. If you would like to help us reach our $100,000 fight against Cancer goal, please make your check out to American Cancer Society. All checks can be sent to the following address:
Pack Paddle Ski
PO Box 82
South Lima, NY 14558
For more details on this amazing project please see our Journeys of Inspiration website and be sure to look through the pictures of the climbers. http://www.journeysofinspiration.com.