This year, I’m hoping for three things to happen during the expedition: First that my aging body holds up to the rigors of another climb. Second, that our expedition will once again send an inspirational message to men and their families that there is an exciting life possible after a prostate cancer diagnosis. And finally, that the expedition will raise enough contributions to sustain the Prostate Awareness Foundation for another year.

I helped found the PAF back in 1995. The Foundation’s mission is to encourage men to take proactive responsibility for prevention, regular checkups and their prostate health. I am proud to have the opportunity to participate in this year’s expedition. Please help make our expedition a success by contributing in my behalf.  Your generous support is tax deductible.

Ken Malik is the co-founder and executive director of the Prostate Awareness Foundation and also a businessman in the San Francisco bay area. He is one of the team leaders of this year’s expedition.

If you would like to make a donation on my behalf with your credit card please go to http://www.firstgiving.com/kenmalik

As I’ve aged I’ve come to realize how important that taking a proactive approach to one’s health can be. I honor the work that the Prostate Awareness Foundation does in helping men take better care of themselves using diet, exercise and stress reduction techniques.

I look forward to the challenge that awaits us in the Alps.

Joseph was a long time resident of the San Francisco bay area and now lives in Paris with his wife Ingrid. He has an antique sales and consulting business and specializes in the Art Deco era.

If you would like to donate on my behalf with a credit card, please go to my webpage: www.firstgiving.com/josephburke1

The annual Cancer Climb for Prostate Awareness fundraising expeditions has been a great way to spread the message about early detection of this epidemic disease. It has also been a great way for me personally to stay in top physical condition.

My father and four uncles were diagnosed with cancer and most recently two good friends were told they have prostate cancer. It seems like there’s an epidemic going on.

My old high school classmate Ken Malik was diagnosed sixteen years ago with prostate cancer and I respect the way he has taken a proactive approach to stalling disease progression.

As a retiree, I don’t want to become another statistic. With the awareness I have gained about prostate health, I am taking a positive, proactive position in regard to prostate cancer prevention. I believe that awareness and personal action are key elements to prevention, early detection, and the early treatments that save lives.

Ralph Lake is a retired engineer and resides in Austin, Texas. He is on the board of directors of the Prostate Awareness Foundation. Ralph is an avid fisherman and has been an outdoorsman all his life. Once again this year, Ralph will be one the expedition leaders.

If you would like to donate on my behalf with a credit card, please go to www.firstgiving.com/ralphlake

I’ve always been an avid hiker and outdoors person and I relish the opportunity to spend time with my dad while supporting a great organization like the Prostate Awareness Foundation.

I’m a mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece and friend to men who are dear to me. With prostate cancer as prevalent as it is, I’m glad to do my part and help PAF spread awareness about prevention, early detection, treatment and surviving.

I really am looking forward to this challenging week in the Alps.

Stacy is a social worker and resides in Texas. She is fundraising for PAF as a team with her father Ralph.

If you would like to donate on my behalf with a credit card, please go to my webpage: www.firstgiving.com/stacylake

As with any journey, you pick up many supportive people along the way. One of these has been Ken Malik and the Prostate Awareness Foundation. I have been on seven Cancer Climbs and they have all been memorable experiences. These expeditions have brought me to some of the most amazing places on our planet. I have come to look forward to each year’s event. They not only have fulfilled my wanderlust, but the training required has helped me stay in excellent physical shape, one of the keys to maintaining prostate health.

I’m looking forward to this year’s expedition to the Alps. It’s a chance to see friends from past expeditions and meet new faces, while supporting an organization that offers men and their family’s sane council and proactive advice on prostate health.

Rick is a contractor in Northern New Jersey. He lives with his wife June and is the proud father of Shawn and Lynette, both who have participated on prior expeditions. Rick is a regular participant along with his son Shawn in “Make A Difference” an organization that helps repair and build homes after disasters like Katrina and the Haitian Earthquake.

Lynette Fraser is Rick’s Daughter. She is an airline pilot, marathon runner and loves the great outdoors. This is Lynette’s third Cancer Climb expedition and looks forward to supporting her father.

If you would like to donate on my behalf with a credit card, please go to my webpage: www.firstgiving.com/rickmohovich2

Brad is a mortgage broker and lives with his wife Theresa and daughter Sadie in Austin.
Brad conducts an annual golf tournament called the Bone Invitational to raise money for PAF.

This Cancer Climb will give me the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and to bond with new ones. Climbing mountains with cancer survivors is an inspirational experience.

I would like to dedicate this Cancer Climb to my friend Markus’s father, who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Erdem Tamguney is a neuroscientist and advisor to the Prostate Awareness Foundation. Erdem holds a second dan black belt in taekwondo, he is a certified rescue diver, marathoner, and also enjoys biking and snowboarding. This will be Erdem’s second Cancer Climb expedition; together with Joseph Burke he will be one of the official translators.