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Laura and her climbing team were honored at the White House in a private reception hosted by Hillary Rodham Clinton, and at a private reception at the United States Supreme Court, hosted by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, a fellow survivor of breast cancer. Subsequently, Laura was selected to carry the Olympic torch on its journey to the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She was also appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Defense Commission awarding research funding to promising breast cancer research projects nationwide. In 1995, Laura was further honored by her alma mater, Stephens College, as its "National Alumnae of the Year" and delivered the college's commencement address.

Laura will be best remembered by friends and family for her cherished personal qualities of an always ready smile, unfailing positive outlook, boundless energy, strength, intelligence, humor, generosity, and, of course, her zeal to make the most of her second chance at life. Laura wants all women with breast cancer to know that the cancer that claimed her was separate and unrelated to her earlier bout with breast cancer, which she conquered. She would tell those women to go forward with courage, faith and the knowledge that they, too, can overcome breast cancer. In honor of her wishes, Laura's ashes were released upon the summit of Mt. Rainier, where her fervor for climbing was born.

Peter and Erika Whittaker of Whittaker Mountaineering
www.whittakermountaineering.com

Clients find Peter Whittaker's passion for the outdoors contagious. But what else would you expect from someone who climbed Mount Rainier when he was only twelve years old? As a mountain guide for over twenty-five years, Peter has organized and led trips all over the world.

In 1995, Peter organized Expedition Inspiration, in which he led a group of breast cancer survivors to the summit of Aconcagua. The climb raised over 2 million dollars for breast cancer research. Peter also served as the guide for both the oldest man and the oldest woman to reach the summit of Mt. Vinson in Antarctica: the top of the bottom of the world.

Peter co-owns Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. the largest guide service in the United States. Peter also has been the host of "Trailside: Make Your Own Adventure", an Emmy-nominated outdoor adventure series on National Public Television. Born into a mountaineering family, Peter's uncle Jim Whittaker became the first American to climb Mt. Everest in 1963. Peter's father, Lou Whittaker has led numerous expeditions to the Himalayas, including the world's three highest peaks.

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