HERA Newsletter Winter 2003

In this Issue... Climb for Life 2003 •HERA Women's Cancer Foundation •Event Recap •Black Diamond and REI On the Road •Our Volunteers •Sponsors Satellite Events •LPGA Event •Vancouver •Las Vegas Climb and Hike Grants, Programs & Awards •Journal Article by first HERA Grant Recipient Photos from HERA Climb for Life 2003 Want to Contribute to the HERA Foundation? Your Contribution is tax deductible to the full extent by law. Send contributions to: The HERA Foundation Box 664 Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 948-7360

Recap of the 2003 HERA Climb for Life in Salt Lake More than 142 participants Celebrate Life by Climbing for Ovarian Cancer. Page 6 > Click to Stay in Touch Jing Marcos suggested a discussion board so we could all stay in touch over the winter. Here it is - our very own Climb for Life chat - see you in cyberspace! REI and Black Diamond take Climb for Life on the Road In the first 4 months of 2004, REI and Black Diamond are teaming up with the HERA Foundation to take the Climb for Life to six geographic regions that include 28 stores and local rock gyms. Page 3 > Article in Scientific Journal Showcases Work by HERA Grant Recipient Page 5 > Ovarian Cancer. Be a Survivor. Know the Symptoms. Page 2 > Lost and Found Left at Salt Lake Climb: black men's small REI long sleeve top and a pair of sunglasses on a string. Please contact us at ovcaclimbforlife@hotmail.com and identify. We will gladly get them back to you.

3rd Annual HERA Ovarian Cancer Climb for Life September 16-19, 2004 Salt Lake City, Utah Camaraderie, fun and climbing for a good cause is what it is all about. Help us to help others. Be a part of the 2004 Climb for Life!! "I was a little intimidated coming by myself and not knowing anyone, but I had a wonderful time. Thanks for making me feel welcome!" Molly O'Dell, Colorado Springs "It was the most amazing weekend. It changed my life. I will be back next year." Lisa Curley, Chicago "This was my first time climbing! It was a great environment to try something new while raising awareness and funding. I strongly encourage first timers to participate." Jennifer Brumbaugh, Philadelphia "Congratulations on the huge success of this year's event!" Kitty Calhoun, Castleton Valley "I was worried about the raising money part. That turned out to be easy - all my friends wanted to help me. To get there and climb with such awesome people and know that I was making a difference made me feel good!" Diane Heald, Glenwood Springs For more information: ovcaclimbforlife@hotmail.com

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