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Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation

Aconcagua Climb for 22q13 Deletion Foundation

Aconcagua Climb for 22q13 Deletion Foundation

Doing it for Dane and 22q13, again!

Children, like our son Dane, and adults with the 22q13 deletion and Phelan-McDermid Syndrome face obstacles in their everyday lives.  Our mountain climb symbolizes this struggle. 

The goal of this climb is to raise awareness of the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (www.22q13.org) and raise money to help fund the efforts of the 22q13 Deletion Foundation.

Success in Africa leads to bigger challenges in South America

Our Mt. Kilimanjaro climb was a huge success with all four climbers reaching the summit on May 29, 2007 and raising over $34,000 for the
22q13 Deletion Foundation.

So, we are doing it again. This time Cern Basher and Dan Fisk will climb Cerro Aconcagua from Feb 7 - 27, 2010. At 22,841 feet (6,962m) Aconcagua in Argentina is the highest peak in the world outside of the Himalaya and is the highest mountain in the Americas. It is 3,500 feet higher than Kilimanjaro. And, it will be a lot more challenging.
 
Known as the highest trek in the world, it will take 21 days and require 14,000 feet of elevation gain to reach the summit. Add unpredictable weather – Aconcagua is known for its blasting winds - and getting to the summit is not guaranteed, even for well-prepared climbers.
 
 
Further details about our climb can be found at: www.22q13climb.com
 
Donating using a credit card through this website is simple, fast, and secure. Or, if you'd prefer, checks can be made out to the 22q13 Deletion Foundation and mailed to: 
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22q13 Deletion Foundation
c/o Vicki Camarillo
P.O. Box 133
Estero, FL 33929-0133
 
Please write "Aconcagua Climb" in the memo section.
 
Important Note: 100% of the funds we raise will be donated to the 22q13 Deletion Foundation - none of the money raised is being used to pay for the expenses of our climb.
 
Many thanks for your support -- and please forward this to anyone who shares our passion for helping the 22q13 Deletion Foundation and those affected by the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome!  
 
OFFLINE DONORS:
Cern Basher & Cindy Dulaney - $1,500
Rick & Diana England - $841 (for the last 841 ft!)
Dennis & Denise Weber - $25
Dick Davis - $500
Bill Davis - $400
Robert & Marylis Rigdon - $100
Madison Wealth Management - $2,500
Timothy White & Mary Visconti - $50
Cynthia Geer - $25
Ralph & Patricia Haney - $15
Matthew & Susan McCormick - $100
Richard Ellum - $50
Michael & Lois Rose - $100
Robert & Lois Kuresman - $100
Donald & Nancy Gurney - $50
Phil & Phyllis Breen and John & Sue Schneider - $300
The Koester Family - $2,500
AgriSource, Inc. - $500
Nolan & Marnie Basher - $100
Allan & Betsy Brubaker - $50
Richard & Lois England - $250
Richard & Veronica Frunzi - $50
Bob & Brenda Bertsch - $250
Eric & Amy Youngquist - $50
Leonard & Julie Rowekamp - $25
Damian Carroll - $100
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Supporters

Comment Donation
Tony Monaco Keep up the great work --- via a common friend in Charlotte NC.
$25.00
Bryan, Jess and Olivia Grisak Cern--I know you will one day reach that summit, and many others!
 $100.00
Gary and Joyce Bolton What a great effort and a tremendous cause! Congrats!
 $50.00
Julie Mattern
$50.00
Eric Youngquist
$50.00
Jennifer Mancini Thank you!
 $100.00
Sara Whalin
$10.00
The McDermott Family A heroic effort for a terrific cause. We're proud of you and your family!
 $300.00
Ashlee Jeffers Doin it for all of us.
 $25.00
Kinzey Taylor Thanks for climbing mountains for us!
 $25.00
Hedy Carter Good luck, Cern! Hedy climbs a mountain every day : )
 $50.00
Andrew Volk and family Good luck climbers!
 $100.00
Bob and Joan Hock God speed
 $25.00
Kati Tie those wild winds and have a good luck climbing!
 $75.00
Anonymous Good luck and safe climbing
 $36.00
Craig & Jodi You are in our prayers. You CAN do it!
 $100.00
Chuck & Kathy Shrader Good Luck Dan!
 $200.00
Jackson Goldsmith Be safe! Thank you!
 $120.00
Alan, Mandy, Ethan & Rosalyn Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
 $200.00
Anonymous You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
 $100.00
Lucken Family Safe travels and good health!
 $25.00
Steve & Laurie Kiracofe Good luck! We'll be thinking of you and your family!
 $100.00
Rick & Gina Breitbeil What a great adventure!
$20.00
Bill & Barb Keller Be Safe & take Good Pictures!
 $100.00
Sofia Kalem Go Cern
 $200.00
Molly Heidemann You'll be in my thoughts. Best wishes!
 $25.00
Anonymous Good luck!
 $100.00
The Scillian family good-luck
 $100.00
Katharine & Tim Wall Good luck with the climb and the great 'Donate for Dane' cause!
 $250.00
Rick Hope Good luck Cern !
 $50.00
Barbara Good luck! Come back and be ready to Scurry!
 $50.00
Anonymous Cern, Climb safe & have fun, God Bless
 $100.00
Brent Lansberg Best of luck to you and your family!
 $250.00
Anonymous
$250.00
Bob & Peggy Good luck guys!
 $100.00
kay susshine good luck, Cern. Have fun - be safe!
 $25.00
Chris Dacey and Bill Tedford
$100.00
Donna & Charlie Sutkamp Good luck and be safe.
 $100.00
Andrew Mayer Good Luck you crazy fools!
 $50.00
Arun Murthy Good luck Cern!
 $100.00
Janet & Richard Seide & Family Cern, best of luck on the climb!
 $50.00
Sammy's Aunt Thanks! God bless your efforts!
 $50.00
David Hyland Good luck! Sounds awsome.
 $25.00
Les & Sandy GOD's Blessings for a good neighbor
 $50.00
Sammy Lomas Thanks Mr. Cern for climbing for us!
 $100.00
Sarah Jablonski Good luck!
 $25.00
HumanCentric, Inc.
$500.00
Barry & Danna Beith. We are with you in spirit. Climb with safety and determination. God bless your efforts.
 $500.00
Camilla Whitman Cern, I used to work @ Provident Fund Actg...read about this in Biz Courier Be careful & good luck!
 $25.00
Andrea Young-McLaren Best of Luck Cern! Will be thinking of you - keep safe and enjoy the view!
 $100.00

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