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See
You at the Top!
A Lung Cancer Benefit in Colorado's High Country This August, the Mendel-Asarch Family
Lung Cancer Foundation sponsored their annual ascent of Colorado's
Greys Peak, to raise money for lung cancer research.
Free
Speech Zone Zone???
Yes, at the 2004 DNC the first ammedment only applies to a restricted
area surrounded by concrete barriers, two fences, razor wire, riot
squads, and military police. God fuckin' bless America. Thanks Tom
Ridge, you're the man.
See You at the Top!
Greys Peak
Torres Peak
A lung cancer benefit
Photos by Jon Heinrich
Published 9/25/04
On
August 21, 2004 the Mendel-Asarch Family Lung Cancer Foundation
hosted their 6th annual See You At The Top, a
fundraiser for the University of Colorado Hospital Integrative
Program. Each year, climbers converge on the high country of Colorado
to raise money in memory of Ethel Mendel who died in 1999 of lung
cancer.
Pictured here are cousins of Ethel, advocates of
complimentary therapies that allow life to be more pleasant for
cancer patients as they undergo treatment.
As a tribute to Ethel and others that have fallen
victim to cancer, participants are encouraged to fill out prayer
cards and bring them to the top of the world in rememberence of
their loved ones.
Among those that participated in the
climb to Greys Peak this year, was world renowned climber, Ed Viesturs.
Having climbed Mt. Everest six times, he is most recognized for
his role in the 1996 Everest disaster documented by Jon Krakauer's
book, Into Thin Air. Viesturs' goal is to be the first
American to climb the world's highest 14 peaks without the use of
supplemental oxygen. He has successfully summitted 13 of them.
Aside from world champion climbers however, outdoor
enthusiasists of all ages took the challenge.
The vast expansive mountains seem to go on forever,
but the terrain is also very fragile. A member of the Colorado
Fourteeners Initiative greeted visitors at the trailhead to remind
everyone that we all must protect the natural integrity of Colorado's
14,000-foot peaks.
High
country environments in Colorado provide a significant portion
of the alpine environment in the continental United States. They
provide unique living conditions for many varities of flora and
fauna that are threatened by the popularity of recreational adventure
activities.
On
August 21, 2004 the Mendel-Asarch Family Lung Cancer Foundation
hosted their 6th annual See You At The Top, a
fundraiser for the University of Colorado Hospital Integrative
Program. Each year, climbers converge on the high country of Colorado
to raise money in memory of Ethel Mendel who died in 1999 of lung
cancer.
High
country environments in Colorado provide a significant portion
of the alpine environment in the continental United States. They
provide unique living conditions for many varities of flora and
fauna that are threatened by the popularity of recreational adventure
activities.
