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HIKERS BRAVE COOL TEMPS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXPEDITION INSPIRATION’S SIXTH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE TAKE-A-HIKE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009 at MT. MAJOR
Event Raises Nearly $20,000 for Breast Cancer Research at The Norris Cotton Cancer Center and to Benefit The Expedition Inspiration Fund
A beautiful, but crisp fall morning greeted 140 hikers of all ages and fitness levels, as they hit the trail for Expedition Inspiration’s Sixth Annual New Hampshire Take-A-Hike, held at Mt. Major, near Alton Bay on Sunday, October 11, 2009. The event offered beginning, intermediate and advanced trails, rewarding hikers with spectacular fall views, from the mountain summit, of Lake Winnipesaukee and surrounding lakes, waterways, and mountains.
The Hike raised funds for cutting-edge breast cancer research under the direction of Dr. Peter A. Kaufman, Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology) at The Norris Cotton Cancer Center in affiliation with The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Expedition Inspiration. Read More >>
About Take-A-Hikes
Expedition Inspiration’s Take-A-Hike is held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and is designed to raise awareness about the disease and to pay tribute to those who have fought, or are still battling breast cancer. Funds raised benefit the Norris Cotton Cancer Center in affiliation with the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and The Expedition Inspiration Fund.
Take-A-Hike is a family oriented hike featuring different level hikes, geared to adults and children of all ages and fitness levels. The day’s activities include Expedition Inspiration’s heartwarming Tribute Flag ceremony, honoring those who have fought the disease. Information is available about breast cancer services and prevention, exercise, and nutrition. Hikers are rewarded with spectacular autumn foliage views, from the mountain summit, of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding lakes, waterways, and mountains.
Individual hikers and teams can pre-register and set up their fundraising page online. Registration fee is $20 and hikers are encouraged to raise a minimum of $250. Registration includes an Expedition Inspiration New Hampshire Take-A-Hike t-shirt, gift bag, refreshments and Tribute Flag, which can be dedicated to a survivor or in memory of a loved one. Prizes will be given at various pledge levels and the top fundraising team will receive special recognition. Raffles are also offered.
There is currently no hike scheduled for 2011. Please check back.
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Breast cancer affects one in every eight American women. Every eleven minutes breast cancer claims the life of a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend. Expedition Inspiration’s New Hampshire Take-A-Hike supports promising research at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center/Norris Cotton Cancer Center, under the leadership of Peter A. Kaufman, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology). The Fifth Annual New Hampshire Take-A-Hike raised over $20,000 for Dr. Kaufman’s research and the Expedition Inspiration Fund.
Our First Annual New Hampshire Take-A-Hike was dedicated in loving memory of Joyce Hals. Joyce was Chair of our Boston Take-A-Hike for two years. Her passion for living was infectious. She created a sense of unity among those battling breast cancer. Thank you to Joyce's family and friends who joined Expedition Inspiration's New Hampshire Take-A-Hike to honor this very special woman.
Download the 2009 Hike brochure.
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