We support the American Himalayan Foundation to help educate the children of Nepal.
Giving Back
The American Himalayan Foundation
Through her expeditions to Everest, Susan Ershler became aware of the needs of young girls in Nepal, where prostitution trafficking is all too common and funds for education and health expenses are scarce. We give a portion of every keynote presentation to the American Himalayan Foundation’s Stop Girl Trafficking program which sponsors over 7,000 girls in Himalayan schools each year.
This program empowers girls and young women to live their dreams of becoming teachers, social workers and valued members of their communities.
Upwards of 20,000 girlsfrom the poorest parts of Nepal are trafficked every year, you can help. Click here to learn more »
Going Over the Edge for the Special Olympics
Susan Ershler rappels off a 41 story building for the Special Olympics!
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Award Luncheon
Susan was the featured speaker at this fundraising luncheon on April 27, 2010 in Seattle, Washington, to benefit Crohn's and Colitis research.
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Like so many, our families have been touched by colon cancer
We are proud to support the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's End Colon-Cancer Now campaign. Community Leaders Speak Out: Read More »
Fred Hutchinson Alaskan Expedition
Press Release, March 2008: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Big Expedition for Cancer. PR Newswire - New York, NY, USA: Read More »
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announces the first-ever expedition to an unclimbed mountain in the name of cancer research.
2007 Big Climb for Leukemia
Seven Summits veterans Phil and Susan Ershler to lead 3,200 climbers up Seattle's Columbia Center »
Climbers ages 8 to 82 to climb tallest building west of Mississippi for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — The Columbia Center building in Seattle is 69 stories tall with 1311 stairs and 788 feet of vertical elevation gain.
More than 747,000 Americans have leukemia, myeloma or lymphoma, the most common form of blood cancer. Among children under 20, leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer.
We were honored to serve as the honorary co-chairs for the 2007 Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. Over 4,000 heroes climbed the 1,311 stairs!
Women's Philanthropy Fund of Orange County
Susan spoke at an event for the Women's Philanthropy Fund of Orange County, the largest women's giving circle in the nation, which raised more than $130,000 at its annual breakfast. The event, which drew 600 people, funds programs to boost financial literacy of women and girls in the county so they can achieve economic independence.
Empowering Women and Girls to Reach New Heights: It was my pleasure to support United Way of Orange County, the Women's Philanthropy Fund, and over 600 women who are assisting women and girls to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
School Desks in Tanzania
Phil's clients generously donate desks to the Chagga school children in Tanzania.
7 Summit Challenge —Raising Funds for Cancer, Autism, and Alzheimer's Disease
Every day thousands of people confront cancer, autism and Alzheimer's disease. The Autism Society, Lance Armstrong Foundation and Alzheimer's Association provide people the practical tools and resources needed to face these challenges. For the next 3 years, Bob Cassidy and Robert Dickie will climb the tallest mountain on each of the 7 continents to raise funds and increase awareness for these amazing organizations and the missions they represent. To learn more, please click here »