My girl Kathi is climbing Mt. Shasta to raise funds and awareness for the Breast Cancer Fund. (More on that later).Her mom, Ruth, and I are are her cheerleaders and drove to Mt. Shasta to meet her at the trail head and celebrate!
We left bright and early and made our trek up I-5. It took around 11 hours. Our first stop ~ Split Pea Soup stop at Andersen's.
We stayed in a chalet at The Mount Shasta Resort in Mt. Shasta City.
In response to the public health crisis of breast cancer, the Breast Cancer Fund identifies – and advocates for elimination of – the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease.No more than 10 percent of breast cancers are genetic, and science increasingly points to toxic chemicals and radiation as factors in the sharp rise of breast cancer incidence. Through public education, policy initiatives, outdoor challenges and other innovative campaigns, the Breast Cancer Fund mobilizes the public to secure the changes needed to stop this devastating epidemic.
Kathi raised over $8,000 thanks to friends and family who sponsored her climb because they believe in BCF's mission!
Here's our little chalet. It reminded me a lot of Black Butte Ranch, the resort town that I grew up in. No laptop, little cell phone reception and a whole lot of peacefulness.
These are the prayer flags that the climbers carried to the summit in honor and in memory of all who have fought and continue to fight breast cancer. They read:"The wind carries our prayers of
love, healing and remembrance.
May we all be well."
Ruth and I met up with the other supporters and made signs for the climbers.
KATHI ROCKS!Tomorrow morning will head to the trail head to meet the climbers. They've climbed the mountain, figuratively and literally, one step at a time. They've trained and will push their bodies to the limit all in the name of Breast Cancer Research. Breast Cancer Survivors and those who care about the cause will be working together as a team to show that they care.
What a great cause!
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