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Stephanie Maltarich

CLIMB: Mt. Shasta 2
AMOUNT RAISED: $4,821
AMOUNT NEEDED: $3,600
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I love climbing mountains. I also love to help others whose life chances have been less fortunate than my own. Summit for Someone will provide me with the opportunity to combine these two things that I love to do in June of 2009.

Next summer I will climb Mt. Shasta in northern California in order to raise money for Big City Mountaineers. BCM is an organization that arranges one week backcountry trips for at-risk urban teens. The BCM trips are comprised of teens who will probably never have the opportunity to experience a wilderness adventure. Thus, a group of individuals such as myself  have committed to climb one peak in North America so 300 teenagers can experience what it is like to live out of a backpack and explore a different part of the world via their own two feet.

I hope that you will join me in helping others. I have a lot of money to raise and I will not be able to do it without some help from friends and family! I know that I am always looking for a way to make a difference in the world whether it be something huge or something small.  I believe in this cause because since discovering the mountains five years ago, my life took on a new purpose and direction. I have continued in that direction to this day, which is a choice that makes me extremely happy. I hope that this experience provides some insight and empowerment for a few teenagers who maybe don't have a strong sense of purpose or direction in their own lives.

I appreciate any spare change you can spare! THANK YOU!

Donator Comments

Hey Steph- Hope this helps you reach your goal! it's awesome you're doing such great things :) take care!

Celia Tomac

Almost there Steph!!!!!

Brooke Dodson

Rock on Steph!!!

Heather Collis

Good luck, hussy! You are going to have a blast. Sorry it took me awhile. Keep me posted.

Sabrina Johnson

Hi Steph, wish i could donate more but this recession is intense...although i did one up joe for spite and thats all that really matters (aside from the kids who will have a blast doing this trip with you). Have fun on the trip!

Jonathan Laincz

Have a Good Time, Stephanie

Joe and Kathy Leonard

This was one of the best weekends of my life. The climb exceeded expectations in terms of challenge/satisfaction/fun. The guides were particularly outstanding. They set a great pace and made summiting a 14k+ peak a reality! I felt privileged to have been a part of the SFS climb. Thanks!

--Dan Upham, Shasta 2008

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