Chris Garabedian's TT Fundraising Page

Raised

$17,480

I agreed to do this hike for several reasons: 1) It's hard to say 'no' to Luke when he asks you to help, given how much he has invested of his time and resources to support big causes in our industry; 2) Life Science Cares is doing some great work to address poverty and providing tangible hands-on support for communities in need, which helps change the perceptions of our industry; 3) the physical challenge to push me out of my comfort zone (I could not do this hike at the time I agreed to it) and to commit to months of training to achieve this endurance challenge, as I face turning 60 next year!

If this inspires you or you can relate to the reasons I signed on to this hike, please consider contributing! I've donated to over 100 important causes, missions and organizations over my lifetime and even to several of TT's past hikers, and it is true that giving is far more satisfying than receiving. The ROI comes in the form of soul-satisfying spiritual and mental well being. A donation is also an expression of gratitude for all the wealth and success you've achieved which have been elusive to those communities in which Life Science Cares is reaching. Your donation will also fuel my motivation to achieve what feels like an impossible personal physical feat and, God willing, I hope to celebrate this accomplishment with you in August!

Raised

$17,480

Goal

$50,000

34.96% there

Achievements

First donation

First $1,000 donation

50% to goal

100% to goal