EVEREST 2013 Climb for Congo
In March 2013, Georgina Miranda will go back for her 2nd attempt to scale the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest, with one goal in mind of reaching the top of the world to bring support and awareness for the women of DRC.
There will also be a team trekking to Everest Base Camp for the cause along side her. If you are interested in joining the Base Camp Trek for a great cause from April 1-19 please contact Georgina: gmiranda@climbtakeaction.com
By supporting this campaign your tax-deductible donation will go directly to V-DAY and International Medical Corps. All funds collected will be equally split by these two organizations, which are both 501(C) (3) registered. International Medical Corps' tax identification number: 95-3949646 and V-Day's tax identification number: 94-3389430.
About the Expedition: April 1-June 1
Georgina will be headed to Everest with Adventures Global led by Ronnie Muhl
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 2-3: Expedition briefing, preparation of equipment and welcome dinner.
Day 4: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding.
Day 5: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Rest & acclimatize around Namche Bazaar.
Day 7: Trek to Tengboche.
Day 8: Trek to Dingboche.
Day 9: Rest & acclimatize around Dingboche.
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche.
Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep.
Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp.
Day 13: Expedition preparation in Base Camp.
Day 14-58: Climbing period on Everest.
Day 59: Trek to Pheriche.
Day 60: Trek to Tengboche.
Learn more about what it is like on Everest from Georgina's Huffington Post Blogs from 2011!
Additional Blogs: http://georginamiranda.blogspot.com/
We were there in 2011 and we are going back in 2013!! Learn More!
Study: 420K Congolese women are raped each year -- 48 per hour
City of Joy Graduation: DRC's Peaceful Revolution Has Begun (The Huffington Post)
Huffington Post: Perspective and Inspiration: Everest 2013
Huffington Post: All That We Are
Huffington Post: Everest: Summit, At What Cost?
Hiffington Post: Everest: No Turning Back Now
Congo Study Sets Estimate for Rapes Much Higher
Huffington Post: Everest: As Quickly As It Can Freeze You, It Can Fry You Too
International Medical Corps in DRC
More on August 2010 attacks in DRC
© 2013 Created by Georgina Miranda.
Powered by
