My Progress

$101,816.00

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$100,000.00

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Welcome to Our Fundraising Page

We are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in February 2024 to raise money for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

We recently accepted the challenge to participate in the Timmerman Traverse to support Damon Runyon cancer researchers who are brilliant, brave, and bold enough to go where others haven’t. Please join us as we raise funds for lifesaving research.

This adventure is not just about the thrill of climbing; it carries a noble cause too. We are joining forces with a group of 20 adventure enthusiasts to raise funding for Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation  - one of the highest impact not for profit organizations in cancer research (4 out of 4 stars). It is an immense honor for us to be part of this remarkable team, which comprises skilled climbers and talented biotech professionals.

What makes this climb particularly meaningful to us is that Erika's mother and aunt are both breast cancer survivors.  We have recently lost a good friend to cancer and have other friends actively fighting the battle.  The need for cures is immense! We are extremely grateful to the commitment in research community for advancing cancer treatments and exited to join forces to further these efforts.

Together, we have pledged to collectively raise $1 million, with our personal commitment being to raise at least $100,000. To kickstart the effort, we have already made a personal contribution of $5,000 towards achieving this goal.  We are  hoping you will be part of this ambitious journey to Fight Cancer.   

Looking forward to keeping you in the loop with updates!

Jaime & Erika (esmith@renetx.com)

Learn about the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Want to know more about the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation?

Learn more here, or read about the latest discoveries made by Damon Runyon scientists.

To make an offline donation
Please send your gift to the address below. Be sure to include my name as the climber you are supporting. Damon Runyon's EIN for a Donor Advised Fund is 13-1933825. For stock donations or wire transfer instructions, please email elyse.hoffmann@damonrunyon.org.

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Attn: Timmerman Traverse
One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Suite 302
New York, NY 10006

My Supporters

  • Anonymous Better late than never! So proud of you guys for taking on this challenge - looking forward to hearing all about it.. Congrats! Michelle & Steve March 2024
  • Courtney Connors Way to go Erika! You've got lots of fans rooting for you in CT! February 2024 $50.00
  • African Travel Services CC Best of luck with the climb and well done for this great initiative! Hope you enjoy your travels :-) February 2024 $50.00
  • Jeff Macel Good luck you two! We are cheering you on! To the Top! February 2024 $500.00
  • Shaw CFO Services Enjoy and good climbing! January 2024 $500.00
  • Biotechnology Innovation Organization November 2023 $5,000.00
  • J&J Matching Gifts October 2023 $5,000.00
  • Ted Love Happy to support you! September 2023 $5,000.00
  • Jens Eckstein Congrats on winning the matching challenge. All the Best for your adventure! Jens (Kili Alumnus 2023) January 2024 $3,000.00
  • PowerMarket Happy to support this cause and the climbs to $100k November 2023 $3,000.00

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