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Climbing with Compassion

October 25 - 26, 2024
Stratton, VT

Jason Chorches has been working for CCALS for three years and as a volunteer at David’s Swim for well over a decade. If you have had equipment delivered or shipped to you or visited the Retreat, chances are you have met him. This year he is doing something special.

Jason will be participating in 29029 Everesting at Stratton Mountain in Vermont on October 25 - 26, 2024. The event is simple (in theory), hike up the mountain, take the gondola down and repeat…17 times within 36 hours to reach 29029 vertical feet, the equivalent of Mount Everest. This is not a race, but an endurance challenge, something that will challenge participants both mentally and physically.

When asked why he would want to do something like this, Jason replies with ‘because I can’. Jason has always liked to challenge himself, but more importantly he decided to do this to raise awareness and money to support Compassionate Care ALS, an organization that is dedicated to supporting people and families living with ALS. Your gift will ensure that CCALS can continue to support over 1000 families.

To learn more about the 29029 challenge, please click here.

There will be a live tracker available during the event to watch Jason trek Stratton Mountain!

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$5,670
raised of $50K goal

Sponsors

Barbara J Beriau
Steven Witt
Nancy Luke

Contributors

Jodi Kissmann
Nicole, Josh, Elliott and Isaac Greenblatt
george botelho, inc
Theodore Trevens
Lili Bohan
Dawn Greenberg
Richard Schkolnick
Amy Squeglia
jody garber
William Galvin
James Churches
Karen Roddy
Gina Brown
Joan Collins
Ellen and Barry Libert
Douglas Duford
Kathleen Hayes
Mary Herbowy
Deborah Kelly
Martha Dutton
Cory Mosley
Laura McNew-Isaacs
Megan Niemeyer
Kelly McGinn
Katherine DeGregorio
Sunny Brous
Robert Chapman