Climbing the Path to a Cure
Page Creator: Drs. Benza and Frantz and Jessica Lazar, PA
Event: Path to a Cure
Event Starts: Feb 8, 2010
Training buddies: Dr. Robert Frantz (Mayo Clinic), Jessica Lazar, PA (Allegheny General Hospital)
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Celebrating summit success in 2007!
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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association

The mission of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is to find ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension, and to provide hope for...

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Fundraising target: $100,000
So far we have raised: $91,371.88
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Every dollar you give will be matched by the $50,000 Actelion Path to a Cure Matching Fund!

This February 19 - 26, 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 the upcoming climb!

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 stay up-to-date with the climbers' training updates, 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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Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Bob & Pat Bengel 2/9/2010 $100.00 Good luck Dr.Benza and Jessica. Our prayers are with you. 
Elizabeth Sweeney 2/8/2010 $100.00 Good luck Dr. Benza and friends 
Johnson+Sterling 2/8/2010 $50.00 Best of luck, Ray! 
Maureen and Chris Maley 2/6/2010 $100.00 Go Ray and comrades! Be well as you help others to get well. 
Larry & Carlyn Tasto 2/6/2010 $100.00 For your support in finding a cure! Have a safe trip! 
Jeffrey DeMunn 2/5/2010 $300.00 Climb high, and come safe home! 
Myung H. Park 2/3/2010 $100.00 Your dedication to our cause brings us hope!! I wish all of you a safe journey! 
Alex Duarte 2/3/2010 $100.00  
Susan Olson Springer 2/2/2010 $30.00 Best of luck and enjoy the climb! 
Monroeville Medical Associates 2/1/2010 $40.00 As a WPAHS/AMPN physician practice, we support your noble efforts! Good luck, and God be with you! 
Dana McGlothlin 1/31/2010 $100.00 Best wishes for a fun and safe climb! Would love to join your next adventure. 
Ed and Karin Mistler 1/31/2010 $150.00 Safe travels! 
Anonymous 1/30/2010 $10.00  
Wendy & Mike Villars 1/30/2010 $50.00 Thanks Dr. Frantz. When you get to the top just Breathe for us. You all are the best.  
Jose Tallaj 1/30/2010 $150.00 Ray, We (your UAB colleagues and former patients) are rooting for you!!!!! 
John Newman 1/29/2010 $100.00 bon voyage 
Marilyn & John Tibbs 1/29/2010 $100.00  
Louis & Elizabeth Benza 1/27/2010 $200.00 God bless all climbers. Be safe! 
Barry Jones 1/26/2010 $100.00  
Nick Hill 1/26/2010 $100.00 Wish I could be there with you! 
Todd Bull 1/25/2010 $100.00 Wish I was going. Good luck to you all and thanks  
Carol Scisciani 1/25/2010 $100.00 Best of luck, admire your grit! 
Kate Pacek 1/25/2010 $50.00 God bless you and keep you safe. Enjoy the view up top! 
Anonymous 1/25/2010 $20.00  
Gareth Gwyn 1/25/2010 $500.00 I am in awe of your effort - Good Luck 
Colin Lalor 1/25/2010 $100.00 Good luck and thanks for taking care of my mom! 
Edwina & Evan Benza 1/23/2010 $500.00 You make us swell with pride and love! Be safe and we love you! 
Robert Roscigno 1/22/2010 $100.00  
Jim Klinger 1/22/2010 $200.00 Good luck you guys - dont forget your sildenafil 
Andy Peacock 1/22/2010 $100.00 Onwards and upwards 
Dr. Evelyn Horn 1/22/2010 $500.00 Good luck, climb well and not to breathless 
Tim Williamson, MD 1/22/2010 $200.00  
Satish Muluk 1/22/2010 $75.00 Climb well and return safely. 
Deepthi Kotihal & Siva Soma 1/20/2010 $100.00 For all the PH patients we have taken care of.... 
Anna Lindner 1/20/2010 $50.00  
Graeme C. Warner 1/17/2010 $50.00  
Niharika & Nandu Gourineni 1/17/2010 $50.00 Good luck Dr.Benza ! 
Deb & Tim Shelton 1/16/2010 $200.00 Thanks and good luck! 
Barb Schaefer 1/15/2010 $100.00 You guys are the greatest! Good Luck!! See you in March, Dr. Frantz 
Anonymous 1/15/2010 $100.00 May your journey be achievable and may it help find a cure for PAH 
Richard Thompson 1/14/2010 $50.00 In honor of Betty Simmons 
Amanda Hopwood and Mike Brophy 1/14/2010 $100.00 Best wishes in support of a great cause! 
Linda Grayson 1/13/2010 $100.00 To honor Betty Simmons 
Sha Batt 1/13/2010 $100.00 Dr. Benza...you're doing it again...that's awesome!!! Good Luck to you all! 
Charles Burger 1/13/2010 $100.00 The delirium should occur during the climb, not before. Good Luck! 
Pete, Jen, John and Ryan Benza 1/12/2010 $100.00 Happy Climbing!!  
Barbara Evans 1/12/2010 $50.00 On behalf of Betty Simmons 
Mardi Gomberg 1/12/2010 $200.00 you guys =good kinda crazy-- best wishes and have fun- mardi 
David B. Badesch, MD 1/12/2010 $100.00 Best wishes for a successful climb, Ray, Bob, and Jessica! 
Bill and Amy Belden 1/12/2010 $100.00  
Bonnie Patricelli & Ryan Juntti 1/12/2010 $25.00 Our prayers are with you! 
Judy, Thomas & Katelyn 1/12/2010 $20.00 Good Luck! 
Anonymous 1/11/2010 $100.00  
Daniela Brady 1/11/2010 $150.00 Best of luck on your incredible journey! 
Lori Dernus 1/11/2010 $20.00 You are all an inspiration to many! 
Richard Salfas 1/10/2010 $50.00 I'll be thinking of you in the comfort of my home. Stay warm! 
Nickolas, Angelika and Fernando Torres 1/9/2010 $100.00 COME BACK ALIVE! 
Kathleen and Jody Richardson 1/9/2010 $100.00 Thank you so much! Be safe! We'll be routing for you all the way! 
Anonymous 1/9/2010 $25.00 Thank you so much 
Kelly Schmitt 1/8/2010 $100.00 Whoo Hoo! You guys "Rock" ! Stay Safe! 
Chris Butera 1/8/2010 $50.00 I appreciate your compassion for my mom and other PH patients 
stephen kelly 1/8/2010 $20.00 good luck, thanks for helping humanity!  
Darren Taichman 1/8/2010 $100.00 GO!! Our hats off to you - but you should keep yours on. Thanks to you all for doing this! 
Richard Channick 1/8/2010 $100.00 Best of luck to all, your efforts are surely appreciated. 
Louis L. Benza 1/8/2010 $300.00 way to go, guys! 
Erika Berman Rosenzweig 1/8/2010 $200.00 Way to go!!! Cheering you on from NYC! 
Jim Loyd 1/7/2010 $200.00 Thanks - I will blindfold Ivan and send him too 
Dunbar Ivy 1/7/2010 $250.00 Go Ray, Bob, and Jessica. Wish I could join you! 
Betty Turley 1/7/2010 $500.00 Thanks for climbing for a cure! 
Vallerie McLaughlin 1/7/2010 $100.00 Thanks for all you do for PHA! Good luck, enjoy the view. 
Mitzi LaBarge 1/6/2010 $20.00 Good Luck! Thanks for fundraising for people like my daughter, Ava, who is 4 with PH! 
Doug Taylor, Midlands SC PH Support Group 1/4/2010 $125.00 Take a hike on the wild side -- to a cure. 
Zoe Schultz RN 12/29/2009 $100.00 One step at a time, to the top! 
Jeannie Wagner 12/29/2009 $100.00 You are both such great people. Good Luck! 
sean lazar 12/29/2009 $100.00 I am very proud of you. You are an inspiration. ENJOY THE JOURNEY! 
John & Cindy Pickles 12/28/2009 $100.00 Thanks for caring and giving the gift of hope! 
Cleveland Area PH Support Group 12/27/2009 $500.00 For your dedication and for a CURE 
Mercer Area PH Support Group 12/27/2009 $400.00 For your dedication to those of us in the PH Community 
Salt Lake City PAH Team 12/24/2009 $320.00  
Joe & Marcia Gilbertson 12/17/2009 $500.00 Thank you for your profound dedication to finding a cure for PH. Good Luck! 
Jeffrey Sager, MD 12/17/2009 $72.00 Good luck! 
Ian Gould 12/14/2009 $11.00 Thanks so Much & Good Luck!  
Neeta & Nick Pai 12/13/2009 $101.00 Awesome! More power to us...Kudos to all of you. Thank you! 
Louise 12/7/2009 $50.00 Thank You !  
Paul & Kellie Tasto 11/30/2009 $200.00 Thank you for your phenomenal support of PH patients! 
Sam 11/26/2009 $100.00 Keep up the blogging and the training! 
Rino 10/19/2009 $200.00 Thank you both...Ad astra! 
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* Total raised online: $11,784.00
Amount raised offline: $79,587.88
Grand Total: $91,371.88
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