Hello friends and family!
Thank you so much for supporting me and Expedition Inspiration.
The reasoning for my participation in this climb is simple. To help raise funding for breast cancer research in the hopes of one day finding a cure. As many know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 27 years young. What many may not know is that this year is very important for me and my health and I wanted to celebrate by doing something BIG & MEANINGFUL. May 13 will mark five years since my cancer diagnosis and what better way to commemorate the anniversary then to summit a gigantic mountain. Reaching the five year mark in any cancer journey is monumental. A persons chance of recurrence can occur at anytime but your highest risk is within the first five years. Which is why I could cry happy tears every time I think about it. There is no doubt that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the many amazing and supportive people that made up my cancer team.
Please consider donating today and helping me reach my climb goal of $1500. Our team will be hiking the Grand Tetons July 25-26 and out of the 12 climbers we currently have nine breast cancer survivors.
This year the funds raised during the climb support the Laura Evans Memorial Breast Cancer Symposium, an invitation-only conference that brings renowned scientists, researchers and physicians from around the world to share unpublished information, analyze breakthroughs, discuss advances in treatment, and recognize hurdles to finding a cure.
Thank you again for your support and encouragement!
Expedition Inspiration's 2019 Climb for a Cure
Expedition Inspiration's 2019 Climb for a Cure -- Grand Teton
"Climbing, in many respects, is not unlike facing a life-threatening illness. You take every step alone, digging deep, focused on the goal and your own inner strength."
- LAURA EVANS, Expedition Inspiration Founder
Join Expedition Inspiration for a day of adventure, fun, hope and inspiration as we CLIMB to raise funds for breast cancer research and finding a CURE.
Our annual mountain climbs are foundational to the work we do in raising money for breast cancer research, as well as carrying on our founder’s, Laura Evans, vision. Our outdoor adventures provide so much more than survivorship – we provide those touched by breast cancer an opportunity to experience and enjoy the gifts provided by the mountains while building new relationships with likeminded people who support them in their own journey with the disease. We are not only raising spirits and hope, but we are raising critical funds for research.
One of the most recognizable mountains in the country, the Grand Teton has drawn visitors to the area as long as history has been recorded. A landmark for native Americans and the first European explorers, the mystique has always been captivating. Even the rights to the first ascent remains in dispute. A crucible of American alpinism, the the climbers who honed their craft here in the golden age went on to pioneer the big walls of Yosemite, Patagonian spires and the Himalaya. Become part of it’s history by standing on top and join us for an amazing summit and a greater appreciation for the remarkable alpine environment only the Tetons can deliver.
The funds raised by the climbers will support the Laura Evans Memorial Breast Cancer Symposium, an invitation-only conference that brings renowned scientists, researchers and physicians from around the world to share unpublished information, analyze breakthroughs, discuss advances in treatment, and recognize hurdles to finding cures.
Until there's a CURE, there's a CLIMB!
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Breast cancer survivor and mountain climber Laura Evans founded the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research in 1995 in Ketchum, Idaho. Expedition Inspiration's mission is to raise awareness and money to benefit innovative breast cancer research, public education and patient support. Additionally, through organized and sponsored outdoor endeavors like mountain climbs and hikes, we promote the physical and mental wellbeing of breast cancer survivors. Today breast cancer affects one in every eight American women -- mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. It is the leading cause of death for women 35-54, and 80% of women with breast cancer have no known risk factors for the disease. There is still no cure, and thus, a need continues for research support, collaboration and funding.