I want you to imagine your childhood and remember all the people that helped you along your way in becoming the person you are today. Imagine now if any of those people didn’t inspire you or help you in any way but instead, they degraded you, ridiculed you, and made you feel inferior. If you were abused in any way during your upbringing, would you still be the person you are today?

My name is Jeffrey and I am truly thankful for the life I’ve been given. It truly sickens me to know that there are people out there who belittle and abuse children physically, verbally, and even sexually. I personally wouldn’t know if I would be the same person I am today if I had to bear the weight these children must bear for their entire lives.

In the past few weeks, I have been recently working with the organization Child Safe, an organization committed to serving children who are alleged victims of severe physical or sexual abuse and providing advocacy for their non-offending family members.  I recently started thinking to myself what would be a great way to help these children and the people that help bring hope back into the lives of these children.

I have always been adventurous and have always had a passion for exploring. On March 24, 2017, I and a few colleagues are planning on climbing MT Elbert the tallest mountain in the State of Colorado.  I talked it out with my fellow hikers and we all have decided that with every $100 we can raise we will add 1 pound to our backs and take it up the mountain during our journey.  

We want to show these children and the world, no matter what weight you bear in your life, you can always rise to the top!  We will record the whole journey and eventually post it on Youtube with the ending credits thanking all of our donors. Help us in our goal in raising the same amount as the mountain’s elevation 14,439 ft. Help us bear the weight and hopefully make a long-lasting impact on these children’s lives.