HERA Climb4Life July 13-15th, 2012

It's 100 degrees outside, it must be time for HERA Climb4Life DC!

Climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the DC area are raising money and awareness to help fight ovarian cancer.

Climb4Life is a multi-day event, that includes climbing, socializing and giveaways.  Teams are also raising money and competing for this pretty pig.

There's still time to join a team or start your own! Check out the HERA Page for a full listing of the events, join a team or start one of your own!

And what about that pig? Here you go.

HERA/MAC Chili Cook-off

Howdy Ya'll !

The HERA Climb4Life event is starting this weekend and we're proud to be hosting the first-ever Climb4Life climber picnic and chili cook-off!

Where: Carderock Recreation Area, MD
When: Sunday, March 14, 2010
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

This informal gathering at Carderock Recreation Area , MD is a great opportunity to swap stories and belays and to show off your culinary expertise. We'll be sampling chili and giving away some prizes, raffles too.

Bring your climbing gear and check out what Carderock has to offer (top roping and bouldering).

CHILI COOK OFF GUIDELINES:
• Anything goes may the best chili win!
• Participants must bring a closed container to be rested above a catering candle sterno candles
provided) Bring enough for judging and sharing.
• Participants and spectators must bring their own bowls & eating utencils.

Mid Atlantic Climbers is participating in the 5th Annual HERA - Climb4Life Event and you should too!

Last year, the Greater Washington DC community brought together over 450 climbers who helped raise over $60,000 to support Ovarian Cancer Research.

This year HERA Women's Cancer Foundation is bringing the Climb4Life Event to DC - March 13th -19th. With a goal to promote awareness and raise money.

How can I get involved?
Join our team Eyes In The Sky and come out to the HERA events .

From the HERA website:

"Registration Fees:
Your $30 registration fee is a donation to HERA and includes:

• Admission to Kick-Off and Climbers' Festival


• A goodie bag filled with coupons and gifts


• Four days of free climbing at Sportrock: 2 at Sterling, 2
  at Alexandria (valid 3/14 - 3/21)


• Discounts on classes and memberships at Sportrock


• Expert unlimited Power Yoga at Dancing Mind Yoga, (valid 3/13 – 3/21)


• Clinics with pro-climbers,


• Discounts with REI Outdoor School


• A special slideshow presentation by a guest pro-climber


• Global Mala Event – 108 Sun Salutations - celebrate life!"

Challenge yourself and help the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation fight ovarian cancer!

By participating in HERA Climb4Life, you can help save lives.