Kathleen M. Milliken
Why climb Mt. Rainier?
Mt. Rainier is a beautiful mountain proudly standing tall at 14,411 ft. in the Pacific Northwest. To me, climbing is a beautiful symbol for growth, strength, and determination.
Climb for Empowerment is dedicated to help empower survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse. My dream is to show the world, if I can make a new life, so can you, one step at a time. I know how hard it is to rebuild from scratch. It takes a lot of courage to start over, learn how to live again and grow through the pain. This climb is a symbol of that growth.
(original picture taken at my first climb, 2010 Kathleen M. Milliken)
Who are we climbing for?
Girl Child Network Worldwide and The Pixel Project. Both are working hard to help end violence against women by bringing education and empowerment into the forefront. They provide tools, resources and help for those in need. You can donate direct to them or at the secure link below. A donation a small as $5 can make a huge difference in a girls life by helping her get school supplies, feminine napkins, schooling and empowerment to help her build a new life.
"You save a girl, you save a nation" ~Betty Makoni, founder of Girl Child Network Worldwide
This is the Official Link to donate. Funds collected will be divided after our climb and given to Girl Child Network Worldwide and The Pixel Project (your receipt is tax deductible). With your for your support, we have raised over $1100 so far!!!!
Both are registered charity's with 501 (c) 3 status:
Next climb: TBA 2014
Previous Climbs:
September 1-3, 2011
September 9-11, 2012
New T-Shirts are being designed for 2013! Please also visit Embracelets of Hope Page.
New blog featuring 2012 Climb!
Seattle Children's Hospital featured Climb as part of the "I Am Seattle Children's" video blog series: Click HERE
Climb for Empowerment on the National Domestic Violence Hotline website. Click HERE!
Stirring the Fire shared a blog/interview about this adventure. Click HERE!
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CLIMB FOR EMPOWERMENT SPONSORS:
Toby A. S. Kapahu, Survivor
Kathy Brower (a HUGE thank you for helping create several fundraising "Pasta Making Parties"!!!)
Dana Montoya
and several
"Anonymous Donors"
Kathy Brower (a HUGE thank you for helping create several fundraising "Pasta Making Parties"!!!)
Dana Montoya
and several
"Anonymous Donors"
Pat Hagan, COO and President of Seattle Children's Hospital
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We are proud to climb with:
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