What we are doing now…
CancerClimber's Generosity
CancerClimber is funding multiple activities, fundraisers, events, and outdoor adventures. The Association will also make supporting donations to cancer related projects and random donations to potential hospitals Sean visits.
Sean Swarner hospital visits
Whenever Sean delivers a presentation anywhere in the world (or visits a country for an expedition), he tours a local hospital to personally tell his story to those battling cancer. Children, parents of those children, adults, and anyone touched by cancer is influenced by Sean's passion for life. Giving each person a glimmer of hope and a smile on their face for thoughts of a newly discovered future, is something Sean holds dear to his heart.
Cancer Survivor adventure support Grants
The CCA gives cancer survivors the opportunity to do something magnificent by funding adventures similar to Sean's Everest Expedition. The CCA believes by offering this opportunity, the cancer community can provide hope and inspiration within itself by achieving pinnacles they never thought possible. Those battling the disease will see countless survivors climbing their personal "Everests" and acquire the strength and confidence needed to overcome their illness. Knowing that Sean is one person, CancerClimber's objective is to give other survivors the opportunity to circulate inspiration within the cancer community and use those experiences through personal and intimate hospital visits to help directly inspire those touched by cancer.
Plans for the futu
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
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CCA Tour Across America
The innovative "portable" camp will tour the United States stopping at children's hospitals in twenty-four cities around the country. Every stop will offer a three-day camp providing those touched by cancer with an incredible opportunity to experience life to the fullest. The CCA will offer those participating the chance to climb a portable wall, watch movies, play games, learn about cancer related topics, and watch Sean as well as other survivors tell their stories. The tour will also offer counseling to patients and family. All free of charge.
Everest Trek
In 2007, CancerClimber will launch its annual commitment to take cancer survivors to Everest Base Camp. For its inaugural trip, the organization will take 100 survivors to the Camp, with 25 survivors in subsequent years.
Sean Swarner Scholarship
The Sean Swarner Scholarship will fund well-deserved students' tuition in a number of universities throughout the United States. Those with interests in oncology or psycho-oncology who meet the predetermined qualifications will have their tuition compensated by The CancerClimber Association, thus opening the doors of education for those willing to sacrifice years of their education to better the cancer experience.