CJ Juhasz climbs Mont Blanc

CJ Juhasz, the original inspiration for the XHTC, recently climbed Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe. Her grand total now stands at over $25,000 raised for Extra Hands and the Jack Orchard ALS Foundation. Congrats CJ! Here's what she had to say:

A huge thank you to all of you who supported my Extra Hands Track Club alpine climb with your generous donations to Jack's ALS Foundation. I did, in fact, reach the summit (15,800ft) at about 7:45am on July 12th. While it was dark and very cold when we started out from high camp (a warm, safe, alpine lodge with running water, electricity and wait-staff) at 2:40am, the sun made a very dramatic and sparkly entrance just as we stepped onto the summit ridge and brought with it a cloudless, windless, perfect summer day. I could try to describe the color of the sky (blue) or the way the sun reflected off the glaciers on the surrounding peaks (like a mirror) or how the vast expanses felt (very vast)--but words fail me. I was just thrilled with the friendly conditions that allowed me to stand on the summit, gaze down at the world around me, and reflect upon about how much money you all owed.

But seriously, all the good karma you generated through your generosity definitely brought on my beautiful summit day. And together we raised over $10,000 to help Jack and others suffering with ALS. I thank you. CJ

Posted by Editor at August 16, 2005 05:07 PM

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