Saturday, March 10, 2012

Kilimanjaro 2012: Climb2Cure Prostate Cancer

Elephants roaming at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro
I need your help.

Scientists at the front lines of prostate cancer research are on the verge of exciting breakthroughs — in better and more reliable diagnostic tests, better treatments without the risks to continence and sexual function, and the Holy Grail itself, a cure.

But researchers need support — more $$$ to get to their goals.

In September 2012, I'm climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa with friends and family members to help raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the extraordinary projects they're working on.

Since being diagnosed in March 2008, I've blogged about my experience with PC and written a book, The Prostate Storm, with half of its proceeds going to the PC research. This climb is another opportunity to give back ... and have a little adventure at the same time.

If you'd like to donate to a great cause, please visit my website at Kilimanjaro 2012: Climb2Cure Prostate Cancer.

Kili: One of the world's "seven summits"
On the climb itself....

We've put together a team of six who will be climbing the Lemosho Route up the 19,340-foot Kilimanjaro over eight days.  On the sixth day, after hiking through rainforest, arid scrubs and rock fields, we will reach a final base camp at 15,500 feet.  That night, beginning at midnight, we make a final ascent for six hours under a full moon, to summit at dawn.  I'll be taking photographs and eventually post here about the journey.

Thanks for your support of prostate cancer research through our Kili climb.

--Steve

2 comments:

domforth said...

Steve - what dates are you climbing? I'm interested in putting together a team to help your cause!

Steve Vogel said...

Hi...We're climbing Sept. 22-30, taking an extra day on the mountain to acclimatize. Any help would be appreciated, it's for a great cause, the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Among their missions, PCF distributes monies to independent researchers and universities to find better diagnostics, less risky treatments and hopefully soon, a cure. Thanks for your help! Steve