Summits for Others The philosophy & Backstory
Having a penchant for challenges, wanting to help others, having a background in working on international humanitarian aid and medical service projects, and being a tad bit creative and enjoying climbing, I founded summits for others. The idea being with every climb I do, I do so as a fundraiser for The Center for Global Initiatives in order to help to raise not only funds, but also awareness. I have already paid for all travel costs, so every penny donated goes to the work of the Center, and is 100% tax deductible. Someone once said ‘No summit can change who you are, it merely changes the way you see who you are.’ I have learned of the power of the individual and the collective team, the power and the importance of my family and faith, and the many metaphorical climbing and life. After climbing, I bring back the typical trinkets to