Making a Difference
Women’s Adventure Teams Up with HERA Foundation for Climb4Life
Women’s Adventure is partnering with the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to stop the loss of women from ovarian cancer, by supporting the Climb4Life Colorado on June 22, 2013, at Eldorado Springs State Park.
Making a Difference: The Recreation Project Helps Ugandan Kids Traumatized by War
The Recreation Project aims to help Ugandan children and teens, damaged by years of conflict, build confidence, trust, friendships through ropes courses and adventure experiences.
Onboard Leadership Training for Military Daughters
Sisters Under Sail has put aboard more than 500 teenage girls and 250 women, and 45% of those teenage girls have shipped aboard via sponsorship dollars. The program’s application deadline this year is April 15, 2013. Only 12 teen girls will be selected from the U.S. military and Canadian forces.
A Letter from Kelly Clark
The Kelly Clark Foundation provides opportunity for those who have the same drive and passion that Kelly did when she was younger to attend snowboarding school.
Alison Gannett, A MoveShake Story
With three nonprofits, two for profits, a 75 acre farm and a professional skiing career, Alison Gannett has a lot on her plate. Although, as a warrior for climate change, there is not much Alison sees as impossible.
Finding Her Path
How, at age 41, one woman found herself in the mountains of Nepal, and, in doing so, discovered a way to make a difference in the world
Farming for more than Food
Farming is no easy task. Why would anyone want to be a farmer? WAm interviews three women farmers to find out.
One Boulder at a Time
Seven women will summit Mt. Shasta this weekend in an effort to raise money for Big City Mountaineers’ Summit for Someone program. One climber was immediately hooked. “I thought, ‘Wait a minute—I can climb a mountain with a group of rad women and raise funds to support youth to get outside? Why wouldn’t I do it?’”
HERA 2012 Events
Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced pro, join HERA as they bring together men and women of all ages to climb, hike, run, and raise funds to help fight ovarian cancer.
Active Advocacy
These women and their organizations have taken helping others to the next level. Learn what drives them to philanthropic work in the active world.
Rallye Aicha Des Gazelles
Nine days and no support as women cross the treacherous dunes of Morocco’s desert. Rallye Aicha Des Gazelles, the ultimate moving chess game, is more than just a competition.
The Big Hike for MS
Shawn Feliciano Garber isn’t going to let a multiple sclerosis diagnosis stop her from, well, anything.
