Hello!
I am joining Expedition Inspiration in June to hike Hyndman Peak. This is a great opportunity for me to push my physical limits for the first time since undergoing cancer treatment and spend time with other who have also experienced breast cancer. In order to make this trip a reality, I am raising funds to not only support myself on this climb but also other climbers in the future.
Please consider donating today to help me reach my climb goal of $1,500 and Expedition Inspiration's climb goal of $30,000 which directly benefits breast cancer research and FINDING A CURE!
Thank you for your love, support, encouragement, and donations.
Ali DeKerchove
Expedition Inspiration's 2024 Climb for a Cure
Expedition Inspiration's 2024 Climb for a Cure -- Hyndman Peak
"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.
Since 1995, we have funded over $1,830,225 in research grants. Our mountain climbs are branded: Climb for a Cure. Each survivor/climber peer-to-peer fundraises and those monies directly support our Young Investigator Award program. In 2023, we funded a $25,000 grant to Dr. Andi Cani from the University of Michigan whose novel research on metastatic tumor cells is truly groundbreaking. Marrying mountain climbing and breast cancer research was our founder's vision. Nearly 30 years later, her legacy is a visible tribute to bringing hope, healing, and inspiration to those affected by this disease.
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.