Participating in MS Climb has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me and I am truly fortunate to have volunteered and climbed for two years with such an amazing group of individuals. Challenge Yourself ! Make a difference! See the World! …. is the MS Climb motto, and it certainly holds true. I count myself very lucky to have travelled to these incredible places but more importantly to have made such a difference right here at home. I never thought I could raise over $18,000 myself, and as a group to raise over $485,000 simply speaks to the tremendous generosity of those who surround and support us everyday.

MS Climb is so much more than just those few days climbing a mountain or a few weeks in an exotic country; I joined MS Climb thinking I would see the world with a chance to make a small difference, but I’ve been delighted by it’s greatest surprises for me …. the tremendous generosity of others; the sincere gratitude of those affected by MSwho are encouraged and inspired by what we are doing, and lastly, that we, each, can each make an enormous difference when we put our minds to it. To have made so many new and amazing friends on top of all that …. is just the icing on the cake!

Belinda Lamoca (Climber to Machu Picchu 2008 and Mt. Kilimanjaro 2009; and MS Climb Organizaing Committee)