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$100,000
goal
$17,714
Raised so far

18 % to goal

THE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION

Climbing the Path to a Cure
Training buddies: Dr. Robert Frantz (Mayo Clinic), Jessica Lazar, PA (Allegheny General Hospital)

Donations as of May 18, 2013:

$0.00 Raised Offline
$17,714.00 Raised Online
$17,714.00 Total Raised

Climbing the Path to a Cure

Thanks to your support and the Actelion Path to a Cure Matching Fund, our climbers surpassed their goal on the eve of their departure for Africa!

As you read this, two PH specialists and Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)  Scientific Leadership Council members, Dr. Ray Benza (Allegheny General Hospital) and Dr. Robert Frantz (Mayo Clinic), along with Jessica Lazar, PA (Allegheny General Hospital), are tackling the ultimate challenge together - climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, reaching its summit on February 26, 2010! Their goal? To find a path to a cure by raising $100,000 to support PHA's research program and patient- and family-serving programs. Follow news coverage of their climb and check out updates live from the mountain.

We want you to be part of this momentous event!

By supporting Drs. Benza and Frantz and Jessica, you are joining with other PH community members around the nation and the world in solidarity of hope that PH will one day be a preventable and curable disease.

In addition, your support will be instantly doubled by our generous campaign supporter Actelion's Path to a Cure Matching Fund. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000! Please note that the fundraising total displayed at the top of this page includes matching funds.

This is not the first mountain Dr. Benza has conquered, either. In 2007, Dr. Benza trekked up the Grand Teton Mountain Range in a fundraising and awareness raising effort dedicated to the memory of his friend and colleague, PH patient Katherine Hanks, R.N.

As a community, we have many mountains to climb. But together, we can overcome barriers and continue forward on the path to a cure. Dr. Benza says it best: "Place one foot in front of the other and don't look too far ahead or behind. This is the key to conquering any insurmountable obstacle, whether it be a mountain or a disease."

This is just one of the many ways you can become engaged in this remarkable event! For more information, visit our Path to a Cure page at www.PHAssociation.org/pathtoacure.

To follow our climbers' updates live from the mountain, view training photos, and for other inspiration, please visit their blog at http://pathtoacure.blogspot.com/

Let's scale the mountaintop! Thank you for your support!

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Supporters

Comment Donation
Johnson Family Great job, great personal sacrifice for those with PH, sorry I couldn't make it Ray
 $100.00
Veronica Franco Congratulations. Great cause. Hope to see pictures soon!
 $50.00
Don and Barbara Congratulations! Can't wait to hear all about it.
 $50.00
Tom and Jane Trusty Welcome home
$50.00
Monica Colvin-Adams and Roderick Adams Wow! Be safe. We are cheering you on.
 $100.00
Sharon Leibel-Johnson God bless you all for what you are doing for PH
 $50.00
Julie & Linus Lalor Good luck and be safe
 $100.00
Paul M. Hassoun Bravo Jessica, Ray and Bob!!
 $150.00
Rev. Dr. Stephen L. White Thank you for all you do for PH patients and especially for this wonderful effort. God bless you!
 $250.00
Julie Maurey Enjoy the view from the summit! Best wishes.
 $50.00
Susan Oddsen & Logan Colby Awesome! Thinking of you as you near the summit!
 $25.00
Peter Phillips A fantastic cause, wish you every success!
 $50.00
Anne Moosman God Bless you all!
 $25.00
Dr. Sharon Kiely Congratulations to the team
 $50.00
Janice & Tim Cunningham Ascend to great heights in the fight against PH! Best Wishes!!!
 $150.00
Jaimala Pai & Shane Bohnen Good luck!
 $250.00
Anonymous
$25.00
Mike and Bonnie McGoon
$250.00
April Luehmann & Jim White Your very own Olympics! You are gold...
 $25.00
Perry Mamigonian Good luck and Godspeed
 $25.00
Kyle W. Klarich
$150.00
Lian Latham, RN A generous self sacrifice today to benefit all of the PH tomorrows. Hats off to all of you!
 $250.00
Brooks and Terri Edwards Come home safe and sound
 $100.00
Anonymous
$50.00
Liz Klings, MD Good luck with the climb!!
 $100.00
Jill & Scott Glenn We wish you all the best of luck on your journey!
 $100.00
Dan & Shelly Shadrick You are awesome! I admire your dedication to striving for a PH cure.
 $50.00
Susan Rogers Thanks for your dedication to PH patients!
$35.00
Bruce and Sue Tointon God bless your journey and dedication
 $50.00
Paul A. Lea, Jr. Best wishes on your climb.
 $100.00
Marc/Heather/Ray/Nick/Gina Fernandez You guys INSPIRE! Good luck, have fun, and gimme a ONE!
 $100.00
Steve Nathan, Oksana Shlobin and Shahzad Ahmad Upwards and forwards! Best of luck!
 $100.00
Chandler & Stefania Finley Sing the first Chi Phi song that comes to mind when you reach the top of the mountain!
 $100.00
Chris Post Best of luck!!
 $100.00
Janell Grazzini Frantz Godspeed darling!
 $500.00
Dusty Porter In honor of Dr. Benza's commitment
$20.00
Andrea Nowicki and Family We wish you all the best of luck...be careful and enjoy the climb!
 $50.00
Bob & Nancy Snow Best of luck, Ray! Be safe & stay warm!
 $100.00
Srinivas Murali and Marie Baldisseri Good luck, Jessica, Ray and Bob. We are so proud of you.
 $1,000.00
Schwabs & Verdoorns “If you would lift me up you must be on higher ground.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
 $100.00
Robert Weinberg best of luck my brother
 $50.00
Tammy Burns
$50.00
Paul Fairman
$100.00
Hubert Chen
$100.00
David Langleben Have a great climb and return safely. A very worthy effort
 $250.00
Sean Pinney, MD Good luck!
 $100.00
JEFF BERMAN Glad to provide help for such an important cause- Good luck ,Ray...
 $100.00
Dennis Trumble & Kathleen Simpson Don't forget your camera!
 $50.00
Bill & Michelle Farber Good Luck Ray !
 $100.00
Alfredo Clavell rock on dude!!!
 $50.00

Donation Summary

Raised Offline
$0 		Raised Online
$17,714 		Total Raised
$17,714
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