The Courageous Journey

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We're going to build a climbing wall in the middle of the park and climb it for 24hrs, to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.

It started several years ago when friends of Gord's uprooted their lives and moved to the Ronald McDonald House. They went there to battle along side their child whom was fighting for her life. In the last year several families, whom are also friends of Gord (and his family), have had to do the same - move to Calgary, into the Ronald McDonald House, so that they could provide a magical environment for their child whilst battling for their lives.

"Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Canada is a registered charity that is dedicated to helping children with serious illnesses or disabilities, and their families, lead happier and healthier lives."

Gord and his family believe in this charity, what it stands for and the services it offers. Through the "Courageous Journey", Gord and his two friends–Jesse and Travis, are going to climb for 24hrs straight in hopes of raising money to help support the Ronald McDonald House, so that it can continue blessing children and their families all across Canada.

The idea of climbing for 24hrs was generated by Gord's coach, Will Gadd, when he fought for 24hrs, climbing ice, in lieu of a similar fundraiser . His inspiration in Gord's climbing has not only made him a better climber, but also taught him how to use his climbing for a greater purpose.

On September 17th, at high-noon, these three gentlemen will begin the 24hr climb on a man made 40ft climbing wall in Rotary Park, Cranbrook, BC. To go along with this event, there will also be a climbing wall for the public to climb on (by donation) so that they too can get in on the action. During the fundraiser a raffle will be on-going with lots of cool things to give a way (like climbing and approach shoes by Scarpa footwear).

We're hoping for your support, not only financially but physically too. Financially by donation, physically by being there and cheering us on (as it's going to be a long 24hrs).

http://www.machavok.com/courageousjourney/index.html