Karen and team:

This has been an incredible journey, and behind it a great initiative.

Congratulations and mountains of success to you and your team.

Hey Christine!!! Still think making marketing calls is tough? We are all so very proud of you and look forward to celebrating your journey when you return soon! I hope the tent has had a nice turn down service with tasty chocolates at night! See ya soon trekker and we are all so very proud of you!!!!

Hi Kelly,
Just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday. Can’t wait to hear all about your journey!!! Miss you.

Hi Julie,

I’ll really want to get your account of that wildlife preserve , sounds great.

Beth did get to Virginia with her pals. Chad is in Nags Head with Kealy, fall break, until Tuesday. I had a great talk with Chad today about the job fair he attended at NC State. He had at least four companies tell him that he was exactly what they were looking for. Is it any wonder? The ones he really liked are on the east coast of Florida. He prefers west coast, but says he’d be happy with either.

Robert sent me some good emails after I emailed him today. He and Debbie are driving to Hartsville, mommy will meet them there. She and Robert will drive to Wilmington to visit Trevor for the weekend.

Hey all,thanks for the journals and videos its been an honour being able to take the journey with you all via them!!!!!!!
Mick Thompson and family

Congratulations again to all & safe journey back home. Will you be needing a vacation asap? Love to Angie & Kay,
Marge

Wishing a very happy birthday to Kelly!!! We miss you and love you much…what an amazing experience, this is going to be a b-day to remember

Best wishes to all of you. Be well, be safe and remember why you signed on for this. The road is long, but the journey is worth it.

Thank you. Oh, and a special shout out to Owen. Thanks for helping me in St Louis a few years ago.

Z

How did Nick Harper stay so clean and looking so spiffy in that white shirt? Yes, I know by now you all have had showers but come on! A clean cut rock star?
To all..great job well done. Amazing stories, amazing people.
Julie, can’t wait to see you here in North Carolina.
Love
debbie

robin, grey just asked “how come i can’t have an african time with dad? i never get to have african fun”
here’s hoping you don’t have to much of a “soprano’s
moment while driving home from jfk
we love you and miss you
gena

Christine,
WOW. Those pictures make me want to go watch The Lion King. They are AMAZING. I wonder if I can convince Jack and Mick to watch it with me.
I have pretty much lost my voice. HA! Must be all the yelling at the kids I’ve had to. Just kidding. They’ve been so good during your trek. The time went by so fast. In less than 48 hours, you’ll be home. Can you believe it?!?!
See you soon.
<3 Renee

Best Wishes to All. Good Job Indeed! I was recently diagnosed with a rare carcinoid tumor so now your trek/s takes on a different meaning for me. All the Best, Sarah

Hey all keep “ROCKIN IN A(CANCER FREE)WORLD” one of these days my friends!!!
Hey its something we can at least hope for!!!!
Safe trip home all!!!
Mike and Jules hope our paths cross again soon!!!!!
Soon be gigs and The Gathering my friends!!!!
Mick Thompson and Family

Robin, I’m writing from St. Louis and crying as I write this. I am so very, very proud of you. At your wedding I cried, wanting my mother there to share that moment. Today I cry, missing & wanting Ole Dad to be able to see what you have done. You have always been & will always be very special to me. Many many XOXOXOXO, Mom

Ryan-
Word on the street is you had to be carried down the mtn by the two women you were supposed to be protecting!
Did Whitney Houston carry Costner in the Bodyguard? Did Maid Marian carry Robin Hood? Did Lois Lane carry Superman? You’re pathetic!!!

Hey New Jersey Gang,

You guys rock!! Thanks for carrying Ryan, he always needs help and you guys came through!! I will never let him forget it!!
Keep the faith.
See you soon.

Hi Mike & Jules,mummy & daddy,
Glad to speak to you last night you made us smile thinking of daddy dancing with mummy in a crater as we know daddy has 2 left feet. His talents are elsewhere, musician and saving the world. Nanna & Taid are wondering where you might go next as they need plenty of warning as they desperately need sleep. We have done so many things while you have been away and Evan(baby) has learnt so many new songs so he can support you at “The Gathering” We are training for Dyserth Rocks not quite as high as Kilimanjaro. Rock on everyone in Africa we are proud and love you all.
Counting on our fingers, only 2 more sleep overs! can’t wait to see you both.
Hwyl
Lots of love
The Twins
Dylan and Evan
XXXXXXXXXXX

Kelly,

What an amazing experience you are having. I loved looking at the pictures last night. Tonight will be your last night as “brothers and sisters” sitting around the campfire. Embrace the time you have left as a group, out making a difference. Kelly, I am so proud of you. I can’t say that enough. I also want to wish you a very Happy Birthday on the 9th. We’ll celebrate when you return. Love you. Mom

Hi Robin,

Wow, goat huh ?? I wonder when you get home will you have more questions on the goat roast or about your climb ?? ha ha. I bet Grey cant wait to hear about all the animals you have seen. I hope you are bringing him home an elephant.

Enjoy the rest of your time there. Have a safe trip home !!!

Love Susie

Hi Julie. What a thrill to be with the Masai Tribe after our trip to Kenya! You all have had an amazing opportunity to understand another culture and way of life. Our trip and your adventure have given life a entirely new dimension and perspective. See you soon. Love mom

You look like you are really enjoying the food in your mouth in those pictures! I hope the locals did not see you puke in a corner; that would be rude. We can’t imagine all of the experiences you are having every day, and they look like they keep getting better. Miss you and love you lots! Jenn, Ryan, Diesel

well dad, what does grey sound like in swahili?
why were the children wearing paper on their neck?
i want to go to africa with you to meet the people and i will be sure to bring my guitars. sorry but mans only (this is all coming from grey, i would have phrased that differently) dad, did you see any elephants?
i love you love me and mom

MOLLY,
Congratulations. Minneapolis is very proud of your FANTASTIC accomplishment. We knew you could do it.

Fred

Hey Shamus (Paul Cooney),
Well done! I think that you might deserve a pint for all yer troubles when ya get home. All the lads at the pub didn’t think that you could do it, but ya proved them wrong….just like the time they said you couldn’t make it will old Molly McCrakin, ye sure showed them, didn’t ya.

Well it was a good thing ya done and we are all proud of ya, even your Da, who doesn’t even like ya! Safe journey home and don’t be bringing home any silly souvenirs, unless they are for me.

Cheers,

Rory

Molly,
Wow, you have achieved an amazing feat! And for such a good cause. I am so blessed to watch you in your journey and know that you are feeling so incredibly joyful now. Congratulations, I love you.
-Andrea

Christine, (MOM)
From Jack: I hope you have a great trip down. And don’t go too heavy on the presents. Me and Micky are missing you and we want you to come back, but continue your trip!
From Renee: I have almost no voice now and what I can get out sounds like Kermit the Frog. Not a great thing trying to be a mommy and have no voice! We will see you soon. Only 3 more days until you are home! We are excited!

thank GOD that you’ve made it to the top safely, you’ve taken all your messages to the heavenlies …… love, hope and strength to you all on your decent xxx

emma, rob and flis leadbetter x

Hi Oli,
Just to let you know I’m thinking of you!
Really proud of you and sending my congratulations to everyone!
Loads and Loads of Love,
Leanna XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dear Julie,

Good to see the pictures of you back with warmth, food, beer, shower, etc. Think that was you with Mike, there was one of you about watching a cake cutting. Bet you are having a ball.

Beth and I celebrate 20th anniv today, we’ll eat out when she gets off work. Tomorrow she takes her 5 day trip to Virginia, my joke is that 20 years was all she could take.

memorable day at the airport here. A local deputy sheriff, must have been in reserves, was killed in action. They were flying him in here at 1100, there was a huge reception of news, police and military cars, a good recognition of him.

Good chat with Robert yesterday, they have several trips planned. Chad went to a job fair at NC State yesterday, I’ll call tonight, I bet he is much in demand, he said not many go into his specialty.

Enjoy the easy part now and the rest of your travels, somehow you’ll wind up here!
Love,
Dad

Glad to hear you are all enjoying the spoils of modern living for a bit. You surely deserve it after the adventure you were on. Kelly - how psyched were you to see a bed? It was so nice to read your journal entry as I’ve been hoping to hear about this from your perspective. Glad to have you back in the normal elevation. - meghan

Happy Birthday to you, Paul Cooney!! And congratulations to you and your whole team! Wonderful, wonderful! It’s great to be a part of this huge undertaking — way back here on Cape Cod!

Well done all of you. Make sure you rest and enjoy yourself now because you deservie it. I am in awe of you x

Amazing Journal today from the gateway with the music and the goodbyes!!!!
Simply Amazing!!!!!!!
Mick Thompson and Family

“The times they are a changin’” because of magnificent, selfless people like you all - raising awareness and funds for cancer centers around the globe. Wishing you a spectacular safari, massage, relaxation and lots of wine and beer to celebrate with!! Safe travels home to your loved ones.

Dana

Molly, thank you for making the journey and taking my offering with you. You have inspired me to go on my own sojourn down in Peru next month. Thanks for being the shining light and an example of one who flows. Love and Light, Sky

Yo Kelly! Hello from your friends at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Glad to hear the trek was wonderful. You rock for sure — Lisa

Christine,
As I sit here home from work sick as a dog, I think to myself, how can I be this sick and you be so healthy when you have just climbed a mountain, and I have just been a mom for 2 weeks? I got your text this morning. So neat to know you are so far away and still able to text. I’m going back to bed now. Micky has been so great while I’ve been sick (I’m on day 2 of this sickness). She even walked Jack to the bus this morning! See you soon. Going back to bed now.
<3 Renee

Well done Glenn and everyone else.

Love, Steve, Tracy and Gemma Dibdin

Matt forgot to tell you on the phone that shopping has included new underwear. Build up your strength over the next few days you are going to need it when you get home.
VPP XXXX

hey slim jim n the gang..just saw your knees up at your after-climb party..good fun music especally Stray Cats rock this town !!guess yu’all rocked the mountain top too with your hearfelt companionship.
slim j no doubt in touch soon.loved garrie and julies messages !luv/peter

Hey Brien and the team,

Awesome!!!! Deeds become memories and memories become legend. You rock dude!
Tears in my eyes. Luv

Christine Geiger Alan, my GOC gal! You are beautiful and we are lucky to have you amongst us earthlings. In fact, ALL of you are angels among us. Thank you for fighting the good fight! Love and Light, Julie

for boniface aka. nelson, habari from california. thanks for your message. nice to see your smiling friendly face on the web page. tutaonana…

To Paul Cooney:
Happy Birthday! You did it, the pics look amazing and we’re so proud of you and your dedication to help people with cancer. YOU will make a difference to other people. I can’t believe that you are hanging out with all these incredibly talented people. Tell Robin of Gin Blossoms that I’ve always been a big fan and to come back to Danbury! Mike and I love the Ives Center! Also, I went to see Gin Blossoms in NYC in the late 90s. My fiend John smoked a bit and drank a bit and went temporarily blind before GB went on. I suppose that’s a compliment as we had a great time besides that (did I make you laugh, it really happened!). Anyway, I hope that you are having a fantastic birthday at the top of Kilimanjaro! We’re so proud of you! Love, Your Sister Michelle and family - Mike, Catherine (3 1/2yrs) and Baby Jake (6 months)

For Group-

Congrats on accomplishing feats i would never dream of doing, you are doing a wonderful job and the passion , dedication and are all showing that with a strong mind and determination anything in life is poosible. It is great to see people supporting the good fight in beating cancer.

Thanks for being an inspiration and giving the love, hope and strength that is needed.

To all of you a great thank you and a special shout out to my uncle brien, thanks.

I have written this in loving memory of my grandfather(dad’s side) who passed away a few years back from cancer .

Where are you crazy cats?! Are you sleeping in a real bed yet? That’s no fun if so…yeah right. We are in high anticipation of all your stories; can you swing by FL on your way back from Tanzania and beyond? We miss you and love you sista! Jenn, Ryan, Diesel

What a journey…mind, body & soul. Very proud of guys and gals. Have a very safe trip back and home Darn good job!!!! The final picture’s were just gorgeous! A nice hot bath awaits one and all.

Best,
Christie

For Slim Jim,
Thrilling watching your success yesterday!!! AAAHHH! Congratulations!! Well done! I’m relieved to see you looking radiant and like you’re having a wonderful time. I’m done with worrying about you and can just look forward to you getting home.
Not much news to report except beating the same dead horses with the same relentless sticks…

On the gossip front,

David Letterman said he got in his car and even the female navigation voice on his GPS refuses to speak to him.

He said fall has put a chill in the air and it’s both inside and outside his house. He spent quiet time at home this weekend enjoying the fall weather raking his hate mail.

He’s biting his nails and hoping he’s not going to be impeached from the late night talk show line up.

Have a glorious descent….savor every second of your victory…

Love,
Claudia

This message is for James Kivuyo. You are having way too much fun on this trip with those rockers! Will you ever guide for those boring MTS clients again?! ha ha. Congrats on a successful summit and a great cause! your Kazi bwana, Laura

Kelly,
The October 5th posting referenced you as the new hero and I began to cry at my desk at work. You are just so insanely strong in mind, body and spirit - you are an inspiration to me and I am just so proud of you. You have been in my thoughts every day of this expedition even though I didn’t post every day.

To the rest of the trekkers - wonderful job! Just in case there are some hockey buffs traveling through, the NHL season started.. Canadiens, , Penguins, Capitals, Flyers, Flames and Avalanche are 2&0. Buins are 1&1. Green Bay fell to the Vikings who are now gloating over having Brett Farve and a record of 4-0. MLB Playoffs are set to start tomorrow.

Hi Cy and all of you guys
What an achievement. Very proud of you. It is a powerful message that needs to heard and heeded. Safe journey down, looking forward to the stories and the photos
Much love
Mimi XXXX

Oh, and happy Bday Paul!

Congrats!!!! I am so very proud of you, my little dusty monkeys! Paul, I told you to wear gators! Seriously though, I sit here, watch your journey, and remember every step I took with my father a few years back. To watch Mike play at the glacier brought up so much emotion. Not just tears, but the kind of sobs when you can’t tell if it’s snot or tears on your face. I’m pretty sure it was snot. And I think about my aunt Barbara. She finally lost her battle to cancer last November, shortly after we returned from Peru. Thank you for helping the amazing people of Tanzania and Kenya… and thank you for honoring my family in spirit… you are my family, the ones I already know and the ones I have yet to meet. I mean really… a masters degree is way over rated… you know I would rather be there sucking your dust and wiping your tears!
ninakupenda,
Meghan

Good luck Julie Lampton and fellow trekkers! It’s a wonderful thing you’re doing! I just finished the Leukemia Cup Regatta in Charleston, SC, raising $9,100 on behalf of my 8-yr. old niece who has leukemia. That’s a walk in the park compared to what you’re doing! I’m enjoying the pictures and videos!

Again congratulations to all of you for conquering that mountain! And a huge THANK YOU for carrying the flag with my mom’s name on it to the summit. She is a survivor of ovarian cancer for three years now. She is one of the lucky ones to have fabulous healthcare and to be diagnosed early enough for complete remission! Thanks to all of you, there will be many more “early” diagnoses and many more SURVIVORS around the world. You are my heroes! I am hopeful that CNN and MSNBC and many others will open their eyes and ears as well … and spread LOVE HOPE and STRENGTH even further.

Much love,
Dana

P.S. Kay, you look FABULOUS! I’m thinking Girls Weekend at the lake to celebrate!!!

To Molly,
Mom i really really miss you and I think your at the top now, and I am soo happy that you are hiking that Mountain and do a good job at hiking
Love True

Hey Julie Lampton and all, The pictures are absolutely beautiful although the last part of the trail looked a bit reacherous even for all of you! Looks like you might be needing a shower. Congratulations! Diane Correll

To Mike and Jules.
I have nothing but total respect for this outstanding mission you and all the Kili heroes have accomplished. Have been listening to the UCLA Spirit of 86 CD all week while driving to work. What was Mike’s line during Spirit of 76 - I’m on top of the world!!! God bless you all.

To Kelly & team, congratulations on achieving such a wonderful goal. You are an inspiration to people all over the world. Enjoy the rest of your fantastic journey. Best Wishes…Go Red Sox !

Julie, congratulations to you and all of the trekkers on reaching the peak of Kilimanjaro. And I love it that beer o’clock exists everywhere in this world! Really hope to see you soon. x Les

Dear Trekkers,
My name is Niamh and I am 10 years old. I have been looking at the pictures and videos from your trip with my mom. Mom said I can send a message too. I like all the music and I really like that you will help build a children’s cancer hospital. Can you make sure there is lots of music in the hospital? Music makes people feel better! My mom has cancer and your music makes her feel much better. Thank you for taking my mom Kristine’s prayer flag up the mountain. It made her Very, VERY happy. Lots of thanks!
Love,
Niamh

Carrie Lynn …Again Congratulations.. I am a very proud Mom..Looking at the pictures and video I know you have accomplished what you set out to do. My prayers have been answered for you and your new beginning of life.
The pictures of this whole trip have been amazing and a great source of help to those of us worrying here in our warm homes..
To the Team of trekkers…you are such amazing people.. God Bless you all.. Carrie Lynn’s mom…..

Hi Robin,

Congratulations to you and your team. Hope you all already forgot how tired you were and how damm cold it was. Alright, it may take some time but it will pass. Take it from me, coming home from your solo shows Robin I had to wait over two hours in the windy 30 degree weather for a train. Everything was frozen on me. Didnt stop me from coming back. Sure two hours aint nothing compared to what you guys went thru but you have to look at your main purpose and everything else that stood in your way will be just a distant memory. YOU DID IT ! YOU FRIGGEN DID IT !!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK !!!

Love to all, Susie

Dearest Jules & Mike
Congratulations - YOU DID IT!!!! Amazing, so so proud of you……
All our love Martine, Cameron & Joseph xxxx

Well done to each and every one of you. You make me proud to be part of the Love Hope Strenght Foundation - your work and determination never ceases to amaze me. Roll on Snowdon Rocks 4. Safe journey home, and looking forward to seeing Mike in Wrexham xx

Congratulations to you and all the climbers!!! We are all SO proud of your courage and determination. See you Sat.
Julie we’re very proud of your accomplishment. Can’t wait to see you Sat. and hear all the adventures.
Love Mom and Dad

Hi Paulie,

I am so proud of you! You did it! I am thinking of you and can’t wait to see you soon. Have a great day tomorrow and don’t forget to celebrate your birthday with a nice cool pint of beer! Happy birthday my milacku!

Hi Julie,
So happy that you made it all the way up, I want to hear all about it. I guess you made the last bits at night so you could go down in daylight? Lots of q’s. Bet you are basking in oxygen and maybe a bit of that beer. Should be a kick to get to the animal reserve, too.

Great pictures and videos, I’ll have time to see more of same tomorrow.

Nothing new here. I’d make a remark that it cooled to 60 and drizzle today, that would be balmy for you right now.

Have a good walk down and a great day tomorrow.
Love,
Dad

Paul Cooney:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Dad & Mom

CONGRATS to all. Amazing. I loved reading and viewing some of your final moments. Well done to all. Most of all, I am thankful all of you made it to the summit together safely. Enjoy your time together. Wow!
Kay…I can’t wait to see you!!!

Dear Brien, So you made it. Congratulations to you and the team and especially to the porters who made it possible. Let’s hope that the message of Love,Hope and Strength inspires others help in this worthy cause. Have a safe trip down the mountain. See you in Sydney on Sunday. Lots of love from Mum & Dad.

Christine, Way to go girl! The journal of the last 2 days to the summit was incredible. Congratulations to the LHS team to stay together to overcome adversity on your mission that someday your efforts will help cure a terrible disease. You should all feel a personal high (no pun intended)on what you have achieved.

We wish you a safe journey back home. We love you! Mom and Dad.

Kay Elizabeth, We are so very proud of you. I know your Mom and Dad are smiling down on you. We have watched in awe as you all made your journey. Hope you could feel our love, prayers& support. You should all be so very proud of yourselves. PS. We are so glad you didn’t freeze Kay. We will need to hear all about your sweating in the tent!!! Will keep track as you make your way home. Luv ya, Ruthann& Mark

well done all of you!!!!!!!
i will be sad not to be following your journey anymore, but happy you will all soon be safe and warm with your loved ones. that being said i’m sure you will miss each other very much. i love what cy said , in a taped bit at the start..something like “you work hard all your life for things..when this is all you really need” it must really ring true for all of you..just some great company and enough to keep going.
i also think that simon of the chagga tribe buttoned it up all really nicely in his interview at the end…it was really very touching.
grey liked it too and wants to know if he has a son and if he can visit him…
grey is really interested in everyone on the trip so robin you better have lots of information about your new friends

Jules,
Bravo my friend! Absolute tears of Joy today seeing you & MP up at the top today.
So very proud of you both! After that climb, the new Burberry Sky-High Platforms will be a piece of cake! Big Hugs and safe journey back. xx

MP: We kicked everyone’s a** on Fearless. Onwards to the next episode!

Congrats to everyone on this amazing feat of love and determination. You’re changing the world with every step you’re taking…
xx ~ Lily

Dear Beautiful People!!!
My heart is overflowing and full of love and appreciation for each one of you having achieved this goal, for uplifting our spirits, for bringing all of our loved ones names up to the top with you. Thank you! Thank you!!! Your journey has touched my soul and I am so grateful that there are beings like you all in this world that care about their fellow humans enough to make this trek and carry this message to the world. I am humbled by your fortitude and so very grateful for the love in your hearts. Healthy wishes to each of you! And, anyone coming back to NYC can have a treatment with me - free of charge….then I can feel like I helped a wee bit! (You can get my info from Shannon).
BIG HUG to each of you…even those of you I have not met yet!
Blessings and LOTS of oxygen,
Sujaan Grimson

Robin,
I know it is hard top feel now, but you are a stud. Top of the world. Good thing is altitude sickness goes away when you come down. Dude total freekin
STUD !!! COME ON HARD should be your theme song not mine. Your fan Steve

Dear Shannon,
I am speechless and crying- my heart is bursting with
love , pride ,awe ,amazement and joy looking at you on the summit of Kili once again -to think that I gave birth to this amazing beautiful daughter with so much spirit , love and compassion. Your impact on the war against cancer cannot be put into words.

The people that you have traveled with in the last three years are soulmates forever. They will continue to spread the good news of L H S around the world.
As for the AMAZING TWENTY FIVE NEW FRIENDS-
tell them the door is always open at 6 Wingate Court. I would be honored to meet them all!!!
Cudos for your guides,your camera men,to Mike & James who gave birth to this wonderful foundation, and to you for helping to make it a reality.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL, Mom

Kelly,

Congrats on making 19,341 ft, thats like 5 camels humps :), an amazing accomplishment. - Derek

JULIE LAMPTON!!!!!

SO PROUD OF YOU, LOVE YOU SO MUCH, THE PICS FROM THE TOP ARE AMAZING!!!!

LOVE, NANCY

hello L.H.S climbers, My name is Nick Schiappa and i am a close friend of Stash’s ,I wanted to send a message and say, i think All of you are doing an Amazing thing out there, GO !!!!!

CONGRATS!!! So proud of you.

Well done every body. there is a pint waiting for you all in the Prince albert but I think Glenn is going to have to except on your behalfs.I tell you what I will extend the invitation to the 125 porters if you can get them here.

Christine,
You made it to the top! SO AWESOME! Jack and I just looked at pictures. There are some GREAT ones of you. Jack got so excited and we high fived b/c you gave us a shout out on the main page. (That was Jack and Mick’s goal)
Now for the news you know you want/need to hear:
Nicole Richie was in a bad car accident. She’s not hurt too badly - just her car.
Backstreet Boy Brian Litrell has Swine Flu.
Ashlee Simpson turned 25.
Kate Gosselin finally stopped wearing her Wedding Ring.
There ya have it! So you soon. Only 5 days to go until you’re home. <3 Renee
PS. The schedule on the window = genius. We love taking them off at night to show we completed the day!
PSS. I can’t figure out how to donate to get the CD and official Trek prizes!?!?!

So… did I hear you guys climbed a mountain or something?

Got sniffly when I saw the journal and photos tonight - I’m a big wuss! Showed David the photographic proof, he was duly impressed… we never doubted anyone’s ability to make it all the way, of course.

Glenn, bundle up and take care of yourself, you done good! Harpic, thank you for the highest altitude text I may ever get, it totally brightened my day - you so rock, kid

You are ALL stars. And you carried my family’s flags and memories with you, it means more than I could ever express. ASANTE SANA.

Love, hope and strength from Scotland to Kilimanjaro, Paula x

Hi, all!

I am in awe of your stamina and fortitude! My first message was sent at the beginning of your journey and now I am thrilled to congratulate you! You continue to reach new heights with LHS and take on challenges not only as you climb but in the fight against cancer.

Wow, you are all “There At The Top”!! (That was a shout out to Glenn!) What an accomplishment!

Wishing everyone a safe trek back home.
Thanks again for carrying the names of my loved ones on the flags along with my name.

Wishing you love, hope and strength always.

Your fellow survivor,
Regina

WELL DONE!!!
Matt drink some beer and put some meat on those bones of yours.
Love you heaps
Kris XXXXX

Way to go trekkers!! The pics are absolutely amazing! Those shots will bring anyone to tears. CONGRATULATIONS! All the people on the prayer flags are so proud to be there with you all; they may be smiling down from heaven or filled with joy from their homes across the world. Yahoo Christine! We LOVE the pic of you in front of the sign. We hope you are some place much warmer by now and breathing easier. Be careful on the way down, and keep hugging all of those Africans for us…they have been your angels. We are having a party for you all right now. Wooo hoooo! We love you! Jenn, Ryan, Diesel

To Kay, Angie and Ryan,

You DID it!!! YAY!! You are fabulous!! I admire you so much!! What a wonderful accomplishment!!
Lots of love,
Lori

Shannon-

if your guys are taking requests around the campfire, ask them for some Bob Marley so we can share the vibe. Maybe “No Woman No Cry” (just kidding Heather)… how about “Is This Love”? Seems fitting.

Also, for my birthday, ask Cy to sing his favorite Britney Spears song, whichever it may be.

Peace and love, peace and love.

Pat

Way to go and congatulations!! Celebrating along with you from Dallas. Somebody hug Christine for me!

Dan

glad to see you all made it and glad everyone is okay. You are all crazy. Love Dad

Hey all great to see the photos of you all at the top!!!!!
Always proud to be associated with LHS and a fan of Mike and The Alarm and friend of MPO for over 25years!!!!
WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!!!!
Mike-Just to say tonights football
Aston Villa 1-Man City 1
We/City are chasing your boys Mike!!!!!
Hope to see you on the road when your back here in Wrexham,Manchester,Dudley,York and The Gathering!!
LOVE HOPE STRENGTH to you all!!!!
Mick Thompson and Family

Carrie Lynn.. Hope this message get through to you as the last one I sent did not.. Congratulations on this awesome endeavor … you and the other trekkers are amazing people … May you get well now that you have done what you wanted to do on this trip… God Bless and I love you..Mom

Congratulations!! What an accomplishment. Kay- we can’t wait to hear about your adventure so glad you endured the cold. Enjoy your trek down and celebrate!! You are all inspirational people and provide such love, hope & strength.

Congrats Moll,
You’re my HERO!

POP

Hey guys so glad youve arrived at the top safely. Well done to you all and a big huge Llongyfarchiadai to Mike and Jules and all of you we are so proud of you all amasing cant waite to see the video footage chris and claire and rhys puxley

Hey Daaaad (Nick H)
Just writing to say heellooo, and well done for getting to the top! Congrats to everyone
Me and Mum have a virus thingy which isn’t very nice, but Harv is doing a great job of looking after us and is also amazing us with his maths and reading HaHa. I’m sure you’ll be ECSTATIC to know I’ve managed to get most of your songs onto my phone.. I’m sure that makes your day!!!!!
Love you SO much and see you very soon! We can’t wait.. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Congratulations to all the trekkers! Just to let you know that Pearl Jam is not the only thing that rocked Austin City Limits this year - Riley told me they killed the bone marrow drive, too. Hundreds and hundreds of people signed up for it - a major success!
Love, Ryan

Carrie,
Looks like you are having a fantastic climb. Praying for you and thinking of you everyday. You are missing some fantastic weather here. Never a dull moment here at work. Put your yellow Iowa Hawkeye hat back on. Did I mention they are undefeated? Kind of like you and your trekkie friends!!!!!
Go Carrie, go Carrie, go Carrie!!!!!!
Love,
Marita

Keep on trekking! What an adventure! A special thank you to Shannon, who added my step-father’s name to the prayer flags shortly before the Rocky Run in Philly. I helped carry them up those steps and as a team you all are taking them the rest of the way. Sadly, Larry Mazepa passed away this morning due to complications of Chronic Lymphomic Leukemia, but I’m sure he hung on until he knew you had taken him safely to the top of the summit. - I’ll miss him dearly. Thank you all.

“The greatness comes not when things go always good for you. But the greatness comes when you’re really tested, when you take some knocks, some disappointments, when sadness comes. Because only if you’ve been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.”
Well done you amazing people.

Carrie Lynn,
I am going crazy waiting for an update. I am assuming you conquered the summit & hopefully are feeling well. I know the struggle was great but the reward immense. I can’t imagine what it must of been like on top of the world in all Gods glory. I see by tomorrow you will be in a nice hotel room for an evening of a much needed rest & then onto a couple more days of fun in the jungle before returning home. Keep focused on the good and push away the negative. My thoughts and prayers are with you continuously. I’d better be one of your first phone calls upon arrival to the USA, cause I need all the stories first hand and I don’t want you all worn out after having to tell them for the 50 billionth time. Stay tough, be safe.
Love & Hugs, Kim

(One for the boys and a little light reprieve for Glenn & Nick)
There’s three teams in England with curse words in their names…
Arsenal,
Scunthorpe,,,and
Manchester fuckin’ United,,,,LOL!!
Seriously we are following you guys and feel very proud of the amazing effort and time you have put into this and
God bless you all.
scouse dave!

FOR/SLIM JIM PHANTOM McDONNELL.
At last found the way so love to you Mikey and the gang.
Hope the views are spectacular and you see more than the sight of swaying backsides up the mountain side. (just kiddin folks)
All Looks amazing and a great tribute to group courage endurance and rock n roll. Saw you drumming with mikey n co playing in the huge tented nightclub WOW ! Any yettis come to join in or dance ?? (guess my lips would stick to the harmonica anyway)
Everyone you know in London sends their love and encouragement.Love from me and the boys..yr pal/Peter

Hi Julie Bowlen and all the rest of the trekkers. I just wanted to tell Julie that Champ Bailey rocked it for the Broncos. The Cowboys were on the 2 yard line trying to tie the game in the final minutes. Romo threw to the guy Bailey was covering on both of those chances and Bailey came up with 2 HUGE D’s. It was awesome. Marshall and Daniels are new bff’s after Marshall made a big catch for a touchdown to put us in the lead. We are 4-0 for the first time since 2003!!!

In other news… I know you probably want warm weather wishes but the first snow has fallen in the mountains and ski season is around the corner!

I loved seeing you on the podcast… and reading your update. We are celebrating Thanksgiving at home this weekend and we are all going to miss you. We will definitely give thanks for having such a wonderful and caring sister. Stay strong in the hard days ahead of you.

Lots of love,
Michelle

For Slim Jim,
Even knowing you guys are off line because of tech reasons, the online silence is LOUD…Hoping you’re not freezing…Hoping you’re drinking enough water and eating enough.
My trip to the land of Bubba Gump is canceled because of Swine Flu in the family, but we’re discovering this flu is less ravaging, and of shorter duration than regular flu!
Weather in LA has been gorgeous and the press seems surprisingly scandal free this morning. Beyond the heart wrenching, massive clean up/rescue from earthquakes and tsunamis, surfers are loving the massive waves breaking on Hawaii.
You’ll be home in just a few days! I hope you’re savoring your nearness to heaven. I can’t wait to hear all about this adventure. I appreciate so much your courage, grace and strength. Thank you for continuing to amaze and inspire mortals on lower ground, like me, cheering your efforts from so far away.
Hurry home!

Love love love,
Claudia

Almost there! Stay strong. Stay safe.
Kay and Angie…..See you soon. Can’t wait to hear about your adventure.
Roseann

Your journey is so amazing! Hope you can feel all our love hoisting you up that mountain!
xox,
Alyson

Hello trekkers! Hope all is going well for you today and that you are enjoying a relaxing evening at camp. I am sending a shout-out to Robin: I met him briefly over the summer at a Gin Blossoms show. I had been knocked down by a crazed stage-jumper and he and the rest of the guys were so nice to me and concerned about how I was. I’ll always remember their kindness on that night! I am actually writing because I had a disturbing dream about my dear friend last night. She is a cancer patient. I submitted her name for a prayer flag, so she’s up there with you all. Her name is Susan and she has been battling cancer on and off for about 15 years. Her latest development is that the tumors have spread into her colon and causing a blockage. She has had to suffer every invasion, intrusion and indecency there is, but she still keeps fighting. She is a kind, peaceful, nature-loving, animal-loving, vegetarian with a beautiful heart and soul. My horrible dream last night was that she was told by her doctors that “there is nothing more we can do,” and to pretty much just wait around to die. I can’t shake this dream/nightmare. I hope if you are reading this, that you will just say an extra-strength prayer for her and send lots of love and good karma her way. Thank you for all that you are doing and I’m sending much love and good thoughts your way for the rest of your journey. You guys and ladies Rock!
Peggy in New York

‘It does not matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop” Confucius
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

TO MOLLY

TRUE HAS HER FIRST LOOSE TOOTH!!!

angie,
i just want to let you know that mom and
i have you in our prayers every nite.
everyone in union county are rooting for
you and kay. good luck sweetheart!
dad

Trekkers!
What a truly fantastic journey! Thank you for carrying those of us with you on this trek that cannot carry ourselves. There is great comfort and joy in knowing that loved ones are with you in either body, mind or spirit… Look where we are, the top of Kilimanjaro! We’ve arrived on the backs of heroes, with our prayers, hopes & dreams now sent on in whispers on the wind- to the wings of angels- to kiss the hand of God! May all of our prayers, hopes and dreams come to pass!
Kristine

Just saw Shannons posting on FB and you are on the top of Kili, I have goosebumps! I am in awe of the lot of you, Da Iawn powb, Sara x

Kelly,

You’re Uncle Doug and I spent this weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park to see the National Combined Driving Championships (carriage horses). What a privilege to see the top Drivers in the United States competing; including most of our current International Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist!
While driving home and remembering the award presentations and the accompanying atmosphere of individual and team triumph and the roaring support of the crowd, I thought of you and your fellow Trekkers. For you are all World Champions to your supporting family and friends and the people you are helping around the world. I hope you heard and felt us shout and cheer for all of you as you reached and then stood on top of that mountain! On top of Kilimanjaro! Triumph after a year of planning and fundraising to support cancer patients you’ve never met, yet care deeply about. Triumph over the mental and physical challenge of this latest endeavor.
Kelly, I have such joy and pride in you! Pride in the courage you fostered everyday of treatment and the courage you live with today.
I have all these memories and pictures of you in my mind: From precious child to warrior! YOU are my HERO!

Love,
Aunt Nay

hi, all,
yesterday i went to our local Festival Hispano-a gathering of folks from all latin countries. it was a rainbow of color! dance troupes with gloriously bright ruffled costumes! all danced to the salsa group bio ritmo. and the food-yummy yummy. looking around this fine setting i thought of you all up on the mountain. the people at the festival reminded me of how each moment in life is precious! they were all so full of life. there is a lesson there. and the beer was preeeety good, too! heh heh heeeeee! saint peregrine is watching and blessing you all! cathy

Hi Carrie, Cy and Mike, judging by the photos and the journals it’s starting to get really hard now. Keep on trekking for the cause, you can do it!
Dan K Brown

Hi Robin,

Wow, today must have been a powerful day for all of you. I cant even imagine what you guys are feeling right now. I just hope you arent totally exhausted where you cant enjoy every second of what you have achieved ! Last night I donated more money on your behalf, Robin. So proud of you !!!!!!

Love, Susie

Well done all of you, such a worthy cause, going into work today to let you know you have done it, hoping to get donations for you all.

love to you all

Dawn xx

D

Karen Brooks…see you are still smiling and in front of the group in the 10-03 picture…dad

Hello trekkers! I hope that this message finds you on or somewhere near the summit?
It’s kinda late but i do have some of the latest sports info from the USA…sorry had to trim the list a little, no college except fot the FACT that #7 USC did beat the Golden Bears of CAL yesterday in an astounding defeat…27-3!
OK, on to the NFL
Pat’s over Ravens (can u believe it?)
27-21
Washington over Tampa Bay 16-13
Jacksonville over Tenessee 37-17
Oilers over Raiders (yea) 29-6
Bears DEFEATED Detroit 48-24
Cinncinatti over Clevelend 23-20
Indy over Seahawks 34-17
Giants beat KC 27-16
Jets lost to New Orleans (now 4-0!) 24-10
Miami beats Buffalo 38-10
Ok you Rocky Mountain locals!….Your Broncos over the Cowboys! 17-10!!!
49′ers over the Rams 35-0
STEELERS beat the Chargers 38-28

Baseball!

First….Tigers and Twins both won so a playoff is needed to determine the Champ!
Dodgers beat the Rockies (5-3) and both teams are in the running for the Playoffs!
Tigers over White Sox 5-3
Orioles over Blue Jays 5-4
Red Sox over Indians12-7
Yankees over Rays 10-2
Mets over Astros 4-0
Nationals over Braves 2-1
Phillies beat Marlins 7-6
Cincinnati beat Pittsburg 6-0
Twins over Royals 13-4
ANGELS!!! of ANAHEIM in the OC! beat Oakland 5-3!
Mariners beat Rangers 4-3
Seattle beat Texas 4-3
Reds beat Pirates 6-0
Brewers beat Cards 9-7
Diamondbacks over Cubs 5-2
Giants beat Padres 4-3

Whew!….That’s all for now Trekkers, Godspeed with you on your final assault tomorrow…Be strong, healthy, and Hydrated!

Your Friend Alan from the OC

Mike and Jules - It looks like The Alarm is in the lead in the “Fearless Music” Contest. I know I casted my vote!
Cy Curnin and Nick Harper - I am talking up all great things regarding the upcoming tour to all of those in anticipation over at The Fixx’s Forum. Everyone there is totally “Cy” ched!
Hey Cy any plans for a South American Tour? You have a special population of fans there - lol!

Hi Shanny,
Can’t wait for you to be back on line. So wonderful to know that 25 trekers were still on board. I hope and pray that everyone was able to finish the climb.
I can’t imagine how wonderful it is for you to be on Kili again with such an amazing group of people.
We love you so much- pass around some hugs to Mike,Cy, Nick and Glenn- and ALL your support team and trekers.
Much love, Mom

We donated in Robin Wilson’s name because we’re fans of the Gin Blossoms and we want to support him and this great cause. Robin you rock!

Are you there yet?? We can’t wait to see the video for the day! Talked to Mom and Dad today; they are watching the videos and keeping up to speed. Kim has checked it out too! Ryan and I were just admiring the moon on our way back from the beach with Diesel, and we wonder what you are looking at right now. Perhaps the sun is already out where you are…simply amazing! Keep on trekkin’ sissy! We love you! Jenn, Ryan, Diesel

well as you all summit we are cozy warm watching football, Julie you will be happy to know that the Broncos are 4 and 0!
we wish you the best in the rest of your amazing journey!

Just awsome what message you all are sending about life and love!

God Speed,

Hey Nick (H.),

After watching the Kili podcast from the 3rd - pleased to spot you on the hill, which wasn’t likely in all that fog - I turned on the TV just at the end of a Python doc on the BBC. And during the credits, Eric Idle sang the Galaxy Song. What great timing - very cosmic (though your version is better… but I would say that ;). Hope you’re truly loving your place in the galaxy today (and staying warm!).

So proud of ya Harpic… look forward to hearing all about your adventures when you’re back, luv’n'hugs, Paula x

Kelly, hope you are enjoying the trip. It looks like quite an experience. We are here at sea level trying to see how you guys are doing. Keep trekking, don’t stop til you reach the top! We hope everyone one makes it in good health, see you soon.

Monkey Nuts, that’s some freezing cold wind chill! Once again I am just blown away at how determined and awesome you all are to make it to the top and plant the flags, and the fact that a quote from LOTR has been used just makes you extra cooltastic
Please try and stay warm, stay safe, and know that you are in the thoughts and hearts of many ~*~

Wow! Great pictures of the climb…it seems hard and tough on everyone with the temps and elevation. Slow and steady the climb…and the cure Kilimanjaro only rocks because of what you guys are all doing. By its self a beautiful mountain…with the effort and love of a small band of brothers and sisters…a symbol of hope. “Rock, Roll, Climb” God’s speed to all

Best,
Christie
Nantucket Island

Carrie,
I am wishing for particular strength for you and your fellow trekkers these next few days. I believe in you SOOO much and what you are doing. Thank you for your inspiration and prayers to all.

Love, Tara

Dear Mike, Cy, Nick and LHS Trekkers:
The “Love,Hope and Strength” that each of you have within to participate in such a noble cause is truly inspiring to the world!!!!
On Sat. March 13th I wrote two prayer flags at the Union County NJ Music Fest. I was with my daughter/fan Sherri Maloney and had spoken to Mike before the walk about my cousin Lucille Palagano from Toms River NJ who has CLL(leukemia).I wrote a prayer flag for her. Also, I spoke to James Chippendale about my friend Mary Puljanowski from Florida who was diagnosed the end of Dec. with an aggresive type of leukemia and I wrote a prayer flag for her also. On Sun. March 13, Mary passed away just 8 hours after I wrote that second prayer flag.
It is comforting to know that such caring people carried those flags to the mountaintop. Mary’s husband cried when he was told I put her name on one of the flags and where they were going.
If I had the youth and the means to, I would have loved to join the treks. Since I cannot, I have enjoyed the LHS walks/shows at Union County NJ, Music Fests each year and donated. Mike and the Alarm sounded better than ever!! They Rocked! Cy, Nick and all the LHS musicians are great!!! We love you all!!

God Bless and Keep each one of you always,
Terry Cecil (Mom of one your biggest fans/Sherri Maloney!!LOL!)

Wow you have both been doing an awesome job getting to the top….just amazing to read all about it….keep up the strength….Gillian

Mom, we hope this is a congratulations note!!! We have LOVED all your emails and songs. While Bakugan IS the ultimate battle song, Dad says he prefers Without a Fight by Mike for battles! We know you gave it all you had and we are so proud of you! We’ll be seeing you soon to hug and kiss you.
Love Ryan and Abbey

to all the trekkers,
i’m keeping you in my thoughts. stay warm,stay safe and rock that mountain!

bonnie

Dear Molly,
True says “I really miss you. Send a note back to me, telling me how many days it takes to climb that mountain. I love you and I’m proud of you.”

Karna says “Hi!”, and Jola gives a fist bump in respect.

We all love you, and are excited for you. Do a dance on the mountain for me, if you have the energy.

Namaste!

Love,
Sienna, Rowan, True, Jola and Karna

Hi Mike and Jules,

You are doing so brilliantly. I am as ever hugely proud of everything you achieve. Keep going. Nearly there.

All well in the UK.

Lots of love
Danny
xxxx

Hi all,Sunday and been out for a family meal!!!These days its without my mum and father in law since cancer took them away so its days like this thats make what your all doing even more special to all of those here who have lost family or loved ones so keep going everyone!!!!!!!
Todays soccer scores for Mike and anyone else who may find of interest!!!
Chelsea 2-Liverpool 0
Arsenal 6-Blackburn 2
West Ham 2-Fulham 2
Stoke 1-Everton 1
Glasgow Rangers 2-Celtic 1
My team plays tomorrow and yes Mike i will post the score even if Man City get beat at Aston Villa if it helps keep you going up that mountain!!!!!!!
Take care and stay safe!!!
Mick Thompson and Family

Dear Karen:

You and your mom have been in my thoughts the past few days. Yet again, you are undertaking an incredible journey in her honor, as well as in honor of our dear friend Jeff. I always draw strength and inspiration from you and all you do, my friend. On a lighter note, I am proud to see from the photos that you are looking fabulous, especially with the traditional beekeeper look we pioneered on Elbrus! All best, my dear. I am with you in spirit. Love, Michele.

Shannie,
Bill Rulon-Miller’s “graduation party” from Janney today at his and Allison’s house. (he’s the latest departure.) So many well-wishes from our generation who are amazed at what you and the team are accomplishing. I’m sure many are tired of hearing us talk about our children, but as Grandmom Foley always said, “Tough Shit”. I was hoping y’all would summit on Sunday. Reading the reports and especially seeing the videos is wreaking havoc with Baird’s IT Help Desk. “What - tears on your keyboard again - get a grip will ya?!”
Anyway, praying that all 25 reach Uhuru. It would be a crime if not, but certainly understandable.
Have I told you lately that I love you? Go, baby, go!
Dad

Dear Mike , Jules and all the team,
Just a short note to wish you well and to keep the focus.
Whatever the struggle , continue the climb as you are only a few feet from the summit.
Lots of love Gary , Melanie, Harvey & Lawrence.

Delighted, Matt, that you and the others have recovered. Thank yo Julie for your update on 3rd. One can feel the friendship and support through your words. Matt it has been raining in Saddleworth, But them you won’t be surprised at that. Peter and I have you and the trekkers daily in our prayers. May God bless you all and as you approach the summit may you be aware of His Presence with you. Our contiued love and prayers. Jean & Peter.

Hey Kel,

Hang in there. It looks like you are almost there. We had a hard time pulling this up in indiana because of the great internet access but, we managed to everyday. We had a really good time at dinner one night reading and trying to pick you out in the pictures on Jeff’s blackberry. Good luck the rest of the way looks like you’re doing great! I miss you can’t wait to see you when you return.
Love
Tim

PS One of the pillows in the RV reminded me of you “I smile because you’re my sister, and I laught because there is nothing you can do about it”

Hi Julie B. What a journey! Our best to you and the team and congratulations on your amazing contribution. The weather is changing here…the good and the bad of if it is you will be on the ski slopes soon! Take care.

Christine,
Jack is at his “Faith First” class and Micky is working with Joseph today. Jack told me on the way to church that “nobody could do all this in my whole family but you and mom”. HA! I have to agree with Jack. He started naming off the entire family and reasons why they would get “sick of him”. He thanked me for being with him for over 3 years. I pick up Jack here in a bit, then feed him lunch, then he’s off to Miles’ Birthday Party until 5pm. Jack has been so well behaved, it’s almost scary! Everynight he prays for you when I put him down and we talk about you every day. Hope you do well today. I’ll be on later again with the kids to send you a message. <3 Renee

Hello to all you brave trekkers! I am a close friend of Kay LiCausi, and I have been following your journey all the way through. I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of my friend Kay, and all of you, for doing what you’re doing. Many of us wish for health, peace, and happiness, but not many of us “DO” anything for it. You are all doing something amazing. I will be thinking of you all today, as you close in on the summit. I cannot say enough about your drive, determination, and strength. You all represent the “good” in people. Thanks for “doing,” and not just “hoping” or “saying.”
Enjoy your spiritual moment and cling to the moment you are reunited with the ones you lost.
Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us. It’s been something I’ve looked forward to each day.
Kay…stay warm my friend. I am so proud you are my friend, and I could not be happier for you to be part of something so incredible. I love you!
Safe travels to all!
-Laurie
-I can send football scores later on. I’ll be watching all day.

Wow. By the time you get to read this most recent batch of well-wishes, you will already have completed the most difficult part of your journey… so, CONGRATULATIONS! It is so fun to check in each day and begin with a new heap of warm feelings and inspiration. I imagine you are all experts with the baby-wipes by now (unless you’ve decided to hold on to dirt and grime for added warmth). Take it easy and gently on the way back home– so many people miss you!

Hi Molly, from your fans in Minneapolis.
We are following your every step on your last leg of your climb. We are so proud of you as is Billy is as we watche you finish you climb. You and the others are performing a wonderful mitzvah(deed) for all cancer survivors.

Fred B.

Kel - Can’t believe you guys are at 16,000 feet. Keep pushing hard and stay warm! Thanks for the birthday pics.

Tim and I are back in Boston and Mom & Dad are still driving back to VT today. Good luck with the huge trek today - Only two more days until the peak!

Love,
Jeff

For all who quest in the name of love, let the heavens guide your way.

For all who make hope shine through, you are comfort to your brothers and sisters.

For all who seek in strength, may the power be summoned in you to prevail.

A special shout out to Kay Elizabeth LiCausi on her journey.

Peace with you all.

Gary in the US is sending Matt Adam-Smith love, hope and strength from the States. Hang in there and godspeed. We’ll be sending good vibes your way. Go Matt!

Jules & Mike
Hi mummy & daddy this is Dylan & Evs sending you a message from sunny Prestatyn. We have been very good boys playing lots of football and having big fights in nanna’s green room - she’s given up on having a tidy house ha ha! We have enjoyed late nights and been spoiled something rotten. The week has gone fast, counting the days until you come home. We are so proud of you and hope one day we can climb Kilimanjaro. The school said they have sent a message. Be careful both of you. Send our love to Oli & and the rest of the trekkers.
Hwyl
Dylan ac Evan
XXXXXXXXXXX

Hi Bro,
some song suggestions:
You Gave Me a Mountain
or Climb Every Nountain
All the best
See you back in Oz

Hi Mike and Jules
We are following your trek with great interest and are amazed at the fortitude and stamina of you all…..particularly you Mike after all you have been through.Mum, Dad , Dylan and Evan are all fighting fit, and we just want to send our love to you and let you know how proud we are to be your friends, and to wish you best wishes for the remainder of the trek… last lap now !!!!
The Cunnah Family, Dyserth and the Dalton Family, Rhyl.

hi dad are u near the top .I miss U so much.I will hope to see you soon . Don’t forget to bring back suvinears

Sorry we have been out of touch for 2 days in the wilds of NSW with no internet.
By the time you get this you may be on the way down - stay strong everyone, Matt hope you had the glad bags handy when you were puking, keep taking the drugs and eat as much as you can force down. We miss you heaps but are so proud that you can push yourself so far.
I feel cold just looking at the video, so Brien you have my undying admiration for still wearing your leather jacket. Not sure where all you musicians are getting your energy from, maybe it’s those awesome Lara bars, actually in Cy’s case I can guess why he is always looking so bouncy….
Love to all and someone (or all of you)please give Matt an enormous hug from all of us.
Kris, Scott & Dan XXXXXX

Right on Julie!
By the time you get this message, it will be congratulations! We’re proud of you back home. You get to come back and teach me a thing or 2 about high altitude mountaineering eh! Good work. Glad you’re keeping the team in good health. Careful getting down. Love Hope and Strength!
Dave

I can’t believe you were able to text at 16,000 ft…and from such a “special location”…thanks for sharing! Just as long as you don’t drop your phone in there; you are good to go! Tee hee! I wonder where you are by now. Almost to the top? This was the big mama jama hike, right? I hope everyone is making it in decent health. You all are outstanding. Have you learned the names of the 125 other rock stars with you? They are serious about carrying all that gear and always smiling! Hug one of those cats for us! Miss you! Love you! Sooooo proud of you! PS - Got to see my friend with cancer who is pregnant last week in Atlanta (Kathy Bledose). Thank the Lord she has not been suffering too badly from the chemo and the baby is growing strong. Say a few extra prayers for her. I know she can beat it like you did! xo

Paul Cooney:

Following the trip. Stay warm. The twins send their best.

Dad

Best keep the brain occupied as you climb, so here are two riddles to ponder as you go up:
“Rich man keeps me, poor man throw me away?”
and two,
“What is the only word in the English language that ends in mt?” (no, not mountain.

TK Nick Heil: it (and probably its cousin, of course) arrives Oct. 9. If you’re not in Nairobi by the 12th you can find the beastly one on the coast!!
i hope you are engaging everyone in the Dark Summit debate - yours doesn’t seem like a team to leave anyone behind…. in fact from here it seems like the lungs and guitar strums are only getting stronger!!! Good Luck to All!!!
M L BK

Hi Kell and Gang,

Wow, what can I say? This is an adventure none of you will ever forget! I am very impressed with your stories, music, tents, blowing sand, ruggedness and especially the closeness of the group. Keep on going, you all look wonderful. Can’t wait till you get back. Much much love, Laura

Molly Olly,
Good luck tommorrow!It’s showtime!

Love Dad

Hi Rob,

I forgot to tell you, I got my Kilimanjaro Rocks shirt in the mail the other day and I will proudly wear it on the plane when I leave for St. Louis.
Rock on folks! I love the pics. xoxox Mom

“Life is confusing at times and my perception of God’s way will fade. But…He who is the Branch carefully guards my path, even on the most treacherous climb.”
Debi Grout (whoever she is).

Love from John, Stephanie & Mikey “cracker dog”

Night 9 from Mr. Mom in NJ - I finally have this down! Breakfast was Dunkin Donuts, lunch was pizza at Chuck E Cheese (where Abbey insists the big mouse is a bear….she has stranger phobia, but the “Big Bear” can do anything….gotta get this outfit for the babysitters) and dinner was Taco Bell. Inbetween we went to Halloween and toy stores….perfect day! Hearing from you Angie brought our world to a complete stop and for too brief of a moment we cried tears of love and joy with you. Today you surpass our Everest elevations…..now go finish it off!!! I always suspected Kay would find someone to help keep her warm…..however, someone named Julie was not what I would’ve guessed!! Now if Garner has added a third male to the tent its time to turn back from altitude sickness!
All our love and cheering
George, Ryan and Abbey

Hello from the Playboy Mansion Slim Jim xox Sitting in the backyard of the Playboy Mansion looking at an African Crane bird and thought of you… so I looked up this site to send you a note. Have you seen any monkeys? And if so, Did you take pictures? My guess is you probably forgot to buy a throw away camera… so if anybody else is reading this, please take pictures and send them to Slim Jim in email cuz he never takes pictures! He always has drum sticks, a corvette, a good rock-n-roll yarn to tell and a hot blonde on his arm but Never a camera Big Hugs from home Jim, can’t wait to hear all about Africa when you get home and proud you are on this trip… hang a flag in memory of my Dad dying of cancer, he grew up in the mountains so I figure he’d be proud to know you’re on this trek… if he were alive his hillbilly butt would be bragging to everybody back in Huff Hollar, WV that the city rocker boy is in woods of Kilimanjaro. Funny Bunny love and laughter to you and travel with Angels, xox, Julie Mc

Christine - you are awesome - while you’re burnin your buns up the mountain, we’re eating fried butter w/ Big Tex. I know you’re having an amazing journey. Jim, I hear there’s a chopper waiting for you on top xoxo - Rini & Roger - aka fat mom and fat dad

Christine,
I have introduced Micky to New Kids on the Block. She says they are her new favorite band. Little does she know they are now in their late 30s and 40s. HAHAHA. I’ll love them forever and I am proud I have passed the love to her. Cool news today… a terminally ill senior at Birdville High School was named homecoming king. He has cancer. It’s raining here again. You know everytime you are gone and I’m here, it storms? I have heard tornado sirens at your house more than at my own! Let’s hope it doesn’t get that crazy tonight.
More real world news… Kanye and Lady Gaga’s tour has been cancelled. Maybe he shouldn’t have been a jerk to Taylor Swift! Britney Spears spent $3,000 at Candy World this weekend. Rihanna and Justin Timberlake are now dating. Poor Jessica We are about to go out to dinner. Wish you could be here, but I’m sure you’ll be enjoying your dinner of whatever it is your trekkers eat. Renee <3

Hey mom.. thankyou for the texts at 5 o’clock in the morning:) It is a good thing that i had my phone volume on high..ahaha i cannot wait for you to get home and you have to tell me if you can look down into the volcano.Its raining and storming and renee always says how it is funny how the sirons always go off when she is here and everyone is having a panic attack!But anyway all my grades are good and i am starting a new book cause the other one is currently misplaced but its all good cause i have another book that i am not finished with yet. We will keep writing funny messages so we can get on the home page and watch the videos to see if they talk about us:)) WE LOVE IT! F.Y.I………we are watching.

Hey Brien, keeping track of your progress through this Love Hope Strength link and Nadine. Keep rockin’ up that mountainside man and push on through down the other side! All the best to you and your team of friends on Kilimanjaro.
Good luck
Graeme

Julie Bowlen, WOW!!! you are my inspiration and my hero! Along with all the people you are with. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you for a safe arrival. You are incredible people! Waiting for the final update. love mom

How far have you got you intrepid explorers of caring for others? Just make sure you look after yourselves! And bring back Nick Harper safely. Thanks!

Hi Kay,

I was so relieved to read that you are not suffering from the cold!! Stay warm and keep Angie warm too!!
Love, Lori

Hi all…just been watching the great footage. It has been 3 1/2 years since I lost my mom to lung cancer, and I am there with you all in spirit for sure. Shannon…you are a true go to gal!!! We’ve only chatted via email but I know you are a great soul and I really admire your “full steam ahead” attitude. A heartfelt hug to Cy and Mike…you are the best of the best guys! Okay…I won’t rub it in but as I sit here in my warm and toasty house (sorry) I shall think of your “Love” for the climb and cure, “Strength” to make it to the peak and down again…and the well dreamed of “Hope” for future in-door plumbing Hugs to all of you guys & gals hoofing up the hill.

Best,
Christie

P.S. The music sounds fantastic!!! A true unplugged gig

FOLEY!!!!!!!!!!

We miss you like CRAZY here on Elm Street!!!!! Keep truckin girl, we’re all so proud of you!!!!!!

All our love, Chad, Heather, Chloe, Charlee and of course The Beef!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Robin, I just finished printing off all the daily journals for Gran. I also copied 30 pics and made a DVD to send her. I tried calling Grey & Gena today, had to leave a message & will try again tomorrow. Talked to Lee & all is well with him & the new house. I leave for St. Louis on Oct. 7 & get home on the 14th. You leave there on Oct. 13, my birthday. I’ll feel like you are celebrating it for me with the experience of a lifetime. I am thrilled for you. Stay safe. XOXOX Mom

ps-If anyone else wants any football/soccer scores let me know in your journal!!!
I know Mikes a big red so thats no problem( even though i am a Man City Fan!)but not sure on the rest of you!!!
Mick Thompson

Carrie Lynn,
You’re almost there and looking great. As soon as I saw the orange jacket I knew you were still trekkin’. Although, I see there are a few others who share the passion for the orange it does at least make it easier for me to pick you out. I saw there was a request for baseball scores and I am thinking that may have been you so I checked and the Diamondbacks killed the Cubbies 12-3 yesterday but it’s Cubbies on top today 5-0 bottom of the 8th at the time of this post. Mets buried the Astros 7-1 & looks like they are doing it again today 4-1 bottom of the 5th & game delay. HMMMM…. Game in New York do you think it might be crappy rainy weather?
Just a fun bit of news, it looks like the whole family will be together for Christmas in Buffalo. I am working on plane tickets, my girls will meeting up in Indiana and driving over together along with my beautiful new Grandson Bradly who will be 1 month old already on the 5th. Our brother it looks like will be getting home privledges if you haven’t yet heard. All we need now is a trampolineeeeeeeeeee. If you were feeling tired or sickly I know that got a huge a smile & made you feel better. I love you, keep the smile and carry on the dream.
Your sister, Kim

Hi Mike,Jules and gang!!!!
Hope things are still going well and as ever our positive vibes are sent from over here in the UK to you all!!!!
Mike your team just drew 2-2 with Sunderland at OT another injury time goal!!!!!!
Keep safe all!!!!!!
Mick Thompson and Family

Kay and Angie……Looking forward to hearing firsthand about your amazing journey. Again, thank you to both of you and your fellow travellers for all you’re doing. Safe travels.

Dear Jules and Mike,
Good to hear from you both today will be praying for you tomorrow as you finish the climb up Kilimanjaro.
Wish we were 30 years younger! Still, we all get the buzz from following your adventures and supporting such a needy cause. The world is a better place for having you all with such wonderful willpower.
The boys have been wonderful, such fun, very chatty, who they take after I don’t know. Maybe Taidy! Marje is fine and sending her love. All the locals are also very supportive and watching your progress.
Andy left today for Bali/Singapore hope the earthquake keeps away from his destination.
Delyth been so supportive and enjoyed her company, a friend worth knowing.
Not long now can’t wait to see you both.
lots of love
Dylan & chatty Evan
Dotty & Pete
XXXX

Here’s a truly heartwarming story
about the bond formed between a little
5-year-old girl and some construction
workers that will make you believe
that we all can make a difference
when we give a child the gift of our time.

A young family moved into a house
next to a vacant lot. One day, a construction
crew turned up to start building a house on
the empty lot.

The young family’s 5-year-old daughter
naturally took an interest in all the
activity going on next door and spent much
of each day observing the workers.

Eventually the construction crew, all of them
“gems-in-the-rough,” more or less, adopted
her as a kind of project mascot. They chatted
with her, let her sit with them while they had
coffee and lunch breaks, and gave her little jobs to do
here and there to make her feel important.

At the end of the first week, they even presented
her with a pay envelope containing ten dollars.
The little girl took this home to her mother who
suggested that she take her ten dollars “pay”
she’d received to the bank the next day to start
a savings account.

When the girl and her mom got to the bank, the
teller was equally impressed and asked the little
girl how she had come by her very own pay
check at such a young age. The little girl
proudly replied, “I worked last week with a
real construction crew building the new house next
door to us.”

“Oh my goodness gracious,” said the teller,
“and will you be working on the house again this
week, too?”

The little girl replied, “I will, if those assholes at Home
Depot ever deliver the fuckin’ sheet rock…”
Kind of brings a tear to the eye - doesn’t it?

Hey Kelly C,
I love reading the updates and looking at the pics! Hope you are feeling well. You are a strong, amazing woman. Cant help to think how much this journey is going to change your perspective on life. I need to see more pics of you, so get in there!!! Love you!
Shep 4 is the same. Took a call off day. If you can believe it!
The fall colors in Vermont are really amazing right now. I think of every tree that changes color is another step that you are taking up the mountain.
Andrea

miss you all.
george, chip, damien and i are with you in spirit.
although we are in the comforts of homes, we are trying to make personal sacrifices in your honor.
for example, george and i are only going to see springsteen twice this week, and we are bringing our trek poles with us. chip has cut back significantly on hair products and damien is carrying a camera and walking backwards through the streets of ny for no apparent reason.
seriously though, the podcasts look great as do you all. enjoy the view…oops gotta run, late for a massage. xxalex

okay, so germany beat cameroon in soccer. but cameroon’s goalie stopped a triple attempt of balls that were shot at him like a staple gun! fantastic. keep up yourspirits, everyone.can’t wait to see you at the top. love the videos. peace

dear darling slim jim, skinny jimmy o pedro delgado!!
sorry not to write earlier but got the website address just today!! i am so proud of your for doing kili! saw your pics today… even at kili you have your cool sexy look! i am thinking about you and i miss you. keep the good work and the strengh at the mountain. it is a great opportunity to give back so enjoy every second of it.
i wish i was there too! i want to do kili again.
wear my scarf, dont forget your wish and play some cool music at the summit so i can listen to you!
pedro delgado eres lo mejor!!!
besos,
sofia

I am sure I am not alone in that this site has now become the first one I visit on the internet each day! Carrie Lynn you can do it! I have no doubt that you will make the summit; you could will yourself there with the strength of your personality alone, if your body had none left to give. May your next few days be resplendent with transcendence.
Love, Dustin

Hi Ryan -
Last night told Lenny where you are - he said you are an adventerous s.o.b. Then we shared a few laughs about your h.s. antics (i.e. hole in the wall at his parents). Speaking of “places”, all is well at yours. Be glad you are away - front entrance will be closed for paving on 6th and 7th. Just think you’ll have smooth pavement to come home to after mountain climbing. Security was ok with me but as usual everyone knows pop and asks who the hell am I???
My heart is with as always, love mom.

Christine,
I got up this morning to feed all the puppies right after Joseph left for the day. I am about to go take Micky to work. While she is at work, Jack and I are going to go shopping for a present for Miles. His bday party is tomorrow and I just got the invitation yesterday from Julie! Then we will pick Micky up from work at noon and bring her home. She will change and get ready then we have a full day of errands to run along with doing Jack’s laundry. Micky and I both got your texts you sent. So cool your phone is working! OH, and LOVE the orange jacket. It makes it SOOOO easy to find you! That’s what Jack and I do before I put him to bed at night. We look for pictures of you. Keep rockin’ the mountain, and keep wearing super bright colors! <3 Renee

following your progress daily …. amazing x rob and emma leadbetter x

Cy & Nick (Harper),
Thank you so much for taking time out to chat with my sister Trish who attended the Philly events; I was unable to attend as I am in preparation for round 4 of surgery and treatment…. The notes that you wrote and the pictures that accompanied them arrived at my home after a grueling day of testing. That simple thought meant more to me than words can express. Great joy fills every fiber of my being to know I’m being carried to the top of Kilimanjaro on the backs of heroes!
Kristine

Good morning, Julie, Oct 3 here in the states, remember them?

I had a chance to go through and look at the pics from Oct 2 trek day, hey, it’s rocky , high, and cold - like Aspen, but more so. Aspen is your training ground for the big yearly treks, right?

I mentioned Trevor had called on the first, but we didn’t connect. He was his usual sweet self yesterday. He called as we were on the way to Carino’s, we got cut off twice and he called back twice. He was driving home for fall break, he’s already been there a couple of months. He says everything’s good at school for him. Chad will have a break from school and go to Nags Head the next weekend.

Robert and Debbie, I may have mentioned, took a trip to Virginia to some rustic type places, seemed to have had a good time. I finally got around to opening b’day gifts on the morning of the 2nd, Robert had made about 15 cds, labeled them all with the computer, many by super artists I didn’t even know about. It was quite a gift, as I knew it took him a long time to do it.

Of all people, didn’t get to talk with Bill on birthday, will try him today.

Today I fly 40 min to Athens, take people to ball game there, back tonight. I’ll walk to Ryan’s steak house for big veggie spread, wish I could send you some of it. Tomorrow a round trip to Sea Island.

It’s good to be able to follow your every day, will be looking for pics from yesterday when they come out

Love,
Dad

Hi Robin,

So Robin, I know you told me not to worry about you while you are there and I am trying my hardest, I really am. You may not realize I have known you almost half my life ~ meeting you for the first time in the early 90’s. So I feel like I have every right to worry about you. ha ha. Seriously though, I hope you and your new friends are adjusting to the altitude and remember my thoughts and prayers are with you all day and night.

Good Luck with the Ravens !!!

One more thing, to be on farting terms with all ? How much closer can you guys get ???

Love to all, Susie

Dear Cy,
Just a note to say hi because I don’t know if you are getting email. I hope this finds you having a great day, making great progress on your journey…writing a new song. I am sure the Kilimanjaro will not be the same after your visit, nor will you. I hope that you are enjoying this extraordinary adventure. Do play nice with the other hikers and remember to sing your face off at the top. I’ll be watching. Be e present in each moment. Return home safely.
xo
Lisa
P.S. Tour planning continues on this end. Yeee hah!

thank you for posting video of mchili… i hope your climb is proceeding according to your expectations. i support your mission and appreciate the last of the climb… my mantra was “step, one, two, three, four, step, one, two, three, four….” please send my love to mchili. i hope you all make it to the top. xo. gillian

Hey Carrie, Looks like you all are having an amazing adventure. I am so proud of you & hope you make all your dreams come true. I’m sending you lots of positive vibes (can you feel them?) Big Hugs from AZ…just put one foot in front of the other. Love, Lisa-bisa

Carrie.. don’t forget to pee “Jimmy Dawg” on the top of KilimanCarrie! Guess you’ll have to drink a lot of water to spell that out… but were confident you can do it! Love… us

Night 8 as Mr. Mom in NJ - In NJ news, Bruce is closing out Giants Stadium before it is demolished for a new stadium. Fittingly he opened tonight’s show with a new song called “Wrecking Ball” dedicated to the stadium he has played at since 1985. Each night of his 5 night stand he is also playing an album in its entirety. Tonight was Darkness on the Edge of Town. In a Rite of Passage, Ryan went with me tonight. After 3+ hours of fist pumping and dancing, I just tucked him to bed he wanted Mom to know “he just had his best night ever” How could you not….Darkness opens with Badlands and we thought of Angie as Bruce sang…
Now I believe in the love that you gave me.
I believe in the faith that could save me.
I believe in the hope and I pray that some day it Will raise me above these
Badlands…
While it’s not Love Hope Strength, it is love, faith and hope…..all that Angie brings to our family! Keep on trekking and we’ll see you soon! 1 week down, 1 to go!
Much love,
George, Ryan and Abbey

Hellooooo sister and friends! I hope everyone is feeling OK and trekking on like champs. So, I didn’t think I would find out Mickey has a job from the messages she is leaving you on here. When did that happen?? My niece is getting old. Anyway, we hope you are awesome. Nice pics in the orange jacket. We spotted you instantly and you look super warm…right?! The only real world news I have is about SEC football, and I know Christine could care less about that so sorry for the lack of info peeps. We are keeping it real for you all in the strawberry fields of Plant City, FL…aahhh. Huge prayers from people all over…may the flags carry you to the top! God rocks. Love you! Jenn, Ryan, Diesel

On sept 30, Chris Waddell, became the first paraplegic person to summit Mount Kilimanjaro unassisted.

Dear Brien, We are watching your progress up the mountain every day and we wish you and your friends a healthy and rewarding journey to the summit. Love from Mum and Dad.

HI Julie!!

I see by the Oct 2 log picture that you are either still alive or they propped your corpse up for a photo op. Looking good, kid. Liked the logs from Oct 1, 2.

Had good chats with Robert, Chad, Trevor, Anne, Jane yesterday. They are not in outer space, or upper altitude space, like the family explorer. We are all praying for your fun and safety, I know you’ll see that you have the fun.

Stay warm!

Love,
Dad

Lookin’ good Moll!Go for the summit!

POP

Hi Carrie! We hope you are doing fabulous! You are looking a little miserable in a few pictures, we hope all is well. You go girl! Godzilla is rooting for you. Love, your friends at he VA.

hi dad has it been a great veiw .Im sure it has .you missed the all nwe NCIS . danozzo told Ziva he cant live with out her . the NCIS is also good so far . I miss you so much but Iv been on this web site every day .Remember you can do it .love vienna!

Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you know that we’re killing it here at ACL. In the first day we signed up 194 people, and raised a ton of money too. I hope all is well. On-ward and up-ward. Keep up the good fight.
-Riley

Kelly,
Keep up the good work! I’m thinking of you often. Take it one step at a time & you can do anything.
xoxo,
Krissy

“Keep on trekking in the free world”. It is fun to watch the adventure unfold and see the same sights from my trip to Kili four years ago. Lava Tower is cool. It will get even better! Safe travels. Peter Braun

Hey Rob, just wanted to send my prayers to you n your crew. You guys are awesome!!!!!

Julie, Mom got home safe and sound just a little jet lagged. Having a family dinner tonight because were gone on Sunday; I’m sure thewre will be more than one story about Africa and your journey. Watch the videos everyday with great interest. Looks cold and windy not unlike the top of Northern Canada in the winter (HA! HA!)Our prayers are with you and the team. Remember there is no “I” team were all there in spirit. GO BRONCOS PS could be a few unhappy Cowboy fans on Sunday night!!!DAD

Karen Brooks and team: Keep up the good work and be safe. Karen…let everyone hear your broadway voice and sing !!

peace be with all of you as you connect with the our greatest gift-nature. nature is kind, true and has healing powers. thanks for carrying my parents’ flags closer to heaven. cathy

So why is Sheffield Camp called that? We’ve “googled” it and can’t find a reason! Anyway, the Harrison family in Sheffield, UK, are still sending you all our love.

For those of you who are spending your evenings, however tired you are, writing the blogs and uploading the photos etc. - there are so many of us reading and watching and we really appreciate it!

Glenn - loving your laughter!

Liz xx

Hi Oli,
Glad to see it is all going really well for you, just to let you know I’m thinking of you babe, take care, I love you.
Good luck on the next stage of your journey,
Leanna XXXX

I hope you dont mind but I used some of your pictures on my blog, writing about you. If you are able to surf check the blog out http://www.canceraintgonnabeatme.blogspot.com

For Slim Jim,
It looks like you are hiking on the moon! What an amazing, humbling, divinely connective experience it must be.

As for news… 3000 reported dead, so far, in earthquakes and earthquake related tsunamis in Samoa and Indonesia, the Olympics will be held in Rio, and gossipy news about a bombshell Letterman dropped on his show last night involving sex and blackmail threats made to him by a high level media exec, dominates the news.

And back to our regular programming and local news…
My 4 year old nephew caught Swine Flu in the hospital while being treated for pneumonia.

A week from today you’ll be on your way home. Hurry..God speed, keep warm. With so much love…
Claudia

You are doing so well, I am in awe of you. I celebrate with you today as I have just finished radiotherapy at Glan Clwyd. I am amazed at your spirits and smiles. Go for it. Oh and I wore yellow for Livestrong today.

Hello all,
Found out about your trek via Shawn Kelly, an old friend from Az. I’ve made a donation in honor of my friend CR. My kids, Carlos(7) and Rosa (6), are chipping in from their piggy banks (their idea).
Your blog says baseball news is appreciated. I am not a big follower but can tell you The Twins beat the Tigers 8-3 on Thursday, so they remain alive. Manager of the Tigers was ejected from the game after “tempers flared” when Twins player Delmon Young was struck by a ball thrown by Tigers pitcher Bonderman. Ouch! Lots of testosterone as the benches emptied onto the field but alas, the boys (both teams) behaved. Next game, Saturday. If Twins win, Tuesday will most likely be the next game as Monday night footbal features MN Vkings and Green Bay Packers at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, also where the Twins currently play…(think Bret Favre is under any pressure for that one?)
Sending message of peace and unity as you continue your journey,
Michele

Nice seeing the videos and reading your reports day by day. Keep them coming and stay safe.
You guys and girls are an inspiration to many.
Don’t know anything about baseball but Mike I thought I’d let you know that I just ordered the new CD’s in that wonderful package!
Seeing that you did a great rendition of ‘Hot Love’ I was wondering if you could do a version of ‘Big Rock Candy Mountain’.
All the best to you all.
LiveStrong!

Jambo LHS Trekkers

Thanks for all the videos and pics. You ALL continue to inspire the world! Keep on ROCK IN IT! Here’s some NL playoff news

NL Down the stretch they come!
Dodgers: 93-66.
Phillies: 92-67.
Cardinals: 91-68.
Rockies: 91-68. ( NO SF GIANTS )
The Phillies, who clinched the NL East on Wednesday, host the Marlins this weekend. The Cardinals host the Brewers. And the Dodgers — ahem — host the Rockies.

Dear Julie, we hope you are doing well with the climb. we are all watching the daily progress and wish all of you the best at success. All of you are an inspiration to your family and friends. Treasure the moments you share together on this awesome adventure. love mom

Hi again, Kelly C!

I had a little chuckle when the post said you woke to fleeces and down. That’s your favorite attire!

Hope you’re hanging in with the effects of altitude. You are so strong! Thinking of you and your group often.

Sorry to read about your Grandmother. I know it must be hard to not be with the fam in IN right now. I’m sure your group is providing you with extra LHS!

Trip is amazing. Can’t wait to share stories…hopefully over wine or coffee sin kids!

Love,
Deanna

Cy and all of wonderful people that are doing this for others unable too, keep on trekking for all the good you’re doing. God bless your courage, stamina, and dedication to your loved ones, friends and all of those that you may never meet, but make a differnce in thier lives. Much love.

Hello Wifey,Mom and Dad K send there love,along with Susan F. we still miss u bunchs,talked to u all the way home from La last night. C U soon,Love Joseph

To the LHS gang from the tall one with the mysterious life expectancy:
1. I miss you guys and wish I was there climbing, singing, playing chess, and fighting the good fight with you.
2. On Saturday… Serena, Meghan, Colleen and I… along with 150 other bicyclists will be pedaling through Denver for Cruiser Rocks 5. We will be raising money and drinking lots of beer as we toast you guys on a safe push to the top of the world. I”ll do an do an extra whisky shot for Cy!
3. Baseball update: The Rockies clinched a playoff birth last night… looks like we might play the Phillies first round.

Shannon - This is funny - We had an article go public on artistdirect.com’s home page this morning for the Bone Marrow Drive at ACL… only the featured picture was not of Mike, or LHS, but of… get this… SURVIVOR!!! as in “Eye of the Tiger”… apparently it pulled up becuse the story mentioned cancer survivors several times… Can we get them on the next trip???

Be safe… Everyone here is very proud of all of you. Stay strong!

Aden

Jambo everybody - Glenn & Nick in particular It’s fantastic to be able follow your adventure on a daily basis. I hope the altitude is not bringing you down as you make your way up! But can you make it all the way with your filthy poles?! See you for some gigs in November & December, Glenn… looking forward to it already. Gill x

Your stories and courage are amazing and inspiring. I am in awe of you all. I am sending you all prayers for a safe and healthy journey. God bless!
Owen, your pictures are incredible! Really incredible! Stay safe out there. Pints on me when you get back!!

Paulie,

Typing this as Artie lazily lays next to me. He has claimed the bed as his own! LOL. Miss you so much. I love the photos, and the little videos. Keep warm and strong. Can’t wait to see more. Much love, Jana

Carrie Lynn,
I watched yesterdays video (from October 1st) over 3 hours ago and after sharing the heartfelt tears I can’t get it out of my mind. I posted it on my facebook status & shared it in an email to all of Grandma Marzolf’s children. You are amazing…. which I already knew but this just reaffirms it. You are with an amazing group of individuals who all share your same passion. Carrie, I hope you cherish every moment and carry back all the love, hope, strength you have gained from this experience and use it to finally put the past in the past and move on to the beautiful, wonderful future you deserve. God bless you all & take good care of my baby sister. I can’t wait for the 47 thousand stories when you get back!

Carrie Lynn.. my baby girl… oh I love you so much.. I wish I was the one hugging you when you were speaking about Grandma.. I felt the same way about her as you know.. This is so life changing for you.. the people you are with are amazing and so loving.. it was hard to hear the song Cy had written for you but what a wonderful compassionate man he is. May peace and the strength you need be with you now and forever. My prayers, my love.. Mom

Go LOVE HOPE STRENGTH.

You are all on the final leg of your climb. You can all do it and we are pulling for you. Go christine

Hello to everyone and congratulations on your progress. I’d like to give a shout out to my fabulous friend Kay. She is an inspiration to us all and we miss her dearly, but its been exciting to see pictures everyday. Continued good luck and good health. Much love, Desiree

Kelly,

Having breakfast with all the family. Everyone wanted me to send their love and best wishes. We all know the journey is getting tough but hang in there and take one step at a time. Proud of you and the trekkers. Stay warm! Love you Mom.

Following your journey with great interest and admiration as you cope with whatever challenge that is thrown at you all.
Team work always pays off. We the M.P.O. team are following Mike & Jules as they follow their dream of fighting this dreadful disease and investing in the foundation to help people all around the world while the devoted camp back here keep the home flags flying and looking after the future climbers Dylan and Evan who have given us so much pleasure while mummy and daddy have been trekking.
Love Hope Strength to you all.
Dyserth and Prestatyn supporters

We hAve made Our roadtrip for 6 hours into the real Australia ie red dust in an attempt to replicate the African experience! Matt it felt a bit strange not to have you there as I had to stay awake the whole way! We got to feed carrots to the giraffes and later we are going to see the hippos at night.
Hope you are all soldiering on, we have had a few renditions of Alarm songs in the car along the way plus some Nick Harper and Cy Curnin Classics so we are with you in spirit!!
Also Steve saw your journal and was stoked. Have hijacked your facebook & updated your fan base, Kay thought you’d taken facebook up the mountain!!!!!
Lots of love
Kris
ps Uncle Ben has got a new job in Hertford on hertbeat fm drivetime!!!!!

Hey Trekkers!

Congratulations to all of you for reaching 13,0000 plus feet…I’m sure that you may feel a little “giddy” no worries though Nice concert fellas…love that song “remember me when I’m gone” …thanks Cy…and To Carrie, what a wonderful and most spiritual place to be with your Grandmother, I’m sure you felt her presence with you in those beautiful mountains Godspeed to everyone…
Keep rested, strong, and hydrated!

Yor friend from California,

Alan

Carrie,
I hope you are kicking Mt. Kilimanjaro butt! Tell Cy Thank you for the guitar

p.s. The lab is so quiet without you!

Each one of you continues to be an inspiration. Thank you for the honor to follow your journey. Thank you LHSF for your tireless efforts in coordinating these awesome events to bring awareness, hope, encouragement, and healing to others.

Owen,

The pictures look amazing. Looks like everyone is doing well. I miss you and love you. I think Sindy Pants misses you too. She has been VERY vocal. Outraged even and acting out in kitten like ways. Speaking of kittens, Brandi and Gavin adopted a kitten. I met her today. 6 weeks old. A little gray one. So super snuggly and amazing.
Anyway, can’t wait to hear your voice again. It has turned cold in NYC.

Have a great day hiking!
Love you, Austin

Good luck and keep safe and keep an eye on my friend Robin. Do not let him skate board down the mountain on the way home. He is not as young as he thinks he it. Love from Valeey Stream New York USA.

Night 7 from Mr. Mom in NJ - the wheels on the bus came off today! Had to sign Ryan into school 5 mins late! Abbey is puking on the babysitters. At least Friday we begin to live in Giants Stadium for Bruuuuuuuuce…..all will be good again as he performs Darkness in its entirety.
Angie, we are there with you “By your Side”
Love Always,George
PS…Coletti and I are enjoying Stash’s fine work from the warmth of our homes!

Moll,
You look good so far!Remember you’re climbing for all of us.Go like hell and make it to the top!

POP

Hi Christine! We just got a letter from one of the kids we sponsor in Tanzania, and I can’t believe you are there! Amazing. We are going to write Juma back and tell him all about your group. Any chance you can head over to Musoma or Tabora? You guys are fierce! You look vibrant sissy…sending prayers, hugs, and big love! Jenn, Ryan, Diesel

Hey Shanney

We will be out of touch starting tomorrow. Best of luck, we will be thinking of you. I think the ACL connection is amazing this year! Congratulations! Will raise a glass on Pat’s birthday to you all- know you will be on the summit
Love you!!!!
Heather

My Dearest Kay,
I can just picture the look on your face when you awoke to WHITE on the ground yesterday! I hope you are able to find some warmth up on that mountain! Snuggle by the camp fire at night and soak up the rays during the day. Stay strong and trek on girl. Much love and admiration to you and the rest of your team! Dane

P.S. After a few worrisome weeks, mom got an “all clear” on her MRI! She is cancer-free for almost 3 years. Love Hope and Strength can conquer all!!!!

Hi Kelly & Team-
Keep up the great work!! As the altitude is kicking in and you are feeling the effects, remember to take the time you need, stick together and slowly put one foot in front of the other….you all can do it! The support you are showing each other is tremendous and inspiring. Thanks for giving Kelly extra support with the loss of her grandmother this week…her friends back home are thankful…you all are amazing! Sending you Love Hope and Strength from Vermont!

Sara & Family

I feel funny posting here since I don’t know any of you personally, but you are carrying a few names with you that are definitely very personal to me. I wish I could see pictures of their flags on Kilimanjaro, but I’m sure that’s quite impossible. As the dreaded 1st anniversary of my mom’s passing (October 16) grows nearer, I distract myself with news of your journey. You are all in my hearts; I can’t thank you enough for what you’re doing.

God bless,
Kathleen

Hi Christine. We hope that the rest of your journey is as inspiring and joyful as what we’ve seen on the videos. Be safe, stay warm, and our thoughts are with you and all of your comrades. We’re proud of your goals. We love you! Mom and Dad.

Hi all, can’t believe you’re that high up in altitude already, the views look amazing! The dust, not so much. Love your “Love Hope Strength” trick of the light in today’s photos…

Much love to Carrie on her grandmother’s day. I need to bring tissues when I watch the podcasts but keep them coming, so many of us are behind you here.

On a lighter note, knew I could count on Nick to add a bit of comedy to the photos - nice ‘tache, Harpic. And do you *really* want to know about the Champions League? Ugh. (SPOILER: 2-0 to Fiorentina, Liverpool were rubbish) At least the Sox are in the playoffs now haha.

Big hugs to all, Paula x

Jules / Mike

An update from the UK. Once again I am in complete awe.

Your stamina and dedication in avoiding working on the new Gathering website is amazing.

I will be sending some proofs via satelitte phone and they will be waiting at the summit for you.

So get a bloody move on…slow coaches!

Big Sexy Snogs

Andy Labrow

Hi stash, we are following your trip and hope all is well. keep safe Love Dad

Slim Jim hope you’re well, just wanted to wish you all the best of luck to you and your crew on this courageous journey. Tiffany from London.

Hey Lucky,
The culmination of all your hard work grows nearer with every stride and I find myself thinking of you constantly throughout the day. Remember how strong and radiant you are, and to breathe to your steps! Love, Dustin

Julie Will be at the BRONCO Bus in a couple of days. Everybody is behind you!! The Broncos maybe 3-0 but doesn’t match the accomplishment that your team has pulled off so far. Push threw to the top the rewards will be amazing for you and the team. Our hearts and prays are with all of you. Remember all that really matters in the end is that you LOVED. Dad

Hi Angie, Kay & all trekkers - I won’t be able to keep up with you for the next four days. I will be in Palm Beach, Florida for a little R&R. Did I hear some groans? You’re all the Greatest! Love Ya, Marge

Good Luck Glenn and all the trekkers!!! At least eight days without a shower should keep the lions away! LOL! (just kidding)
Best of Luck and Godspeed to you all!
-Jeanine xxx

My thanks to all the wonderful souls sharing their journey. Christine, it warms my heart to see you. Thank you for making a difference and showing us how. Love, Linda

I just watched your webcast for September 30 . . . I can’t begin to describe what I’m feeling. Thanks to my good friends Cindy and Rick Oehme, one of you is carrying the name of my husband, Jeff McClelland, in your backpack. Jeff passed away on September 10, 2006 at the age of 47, but his spirit lives on in so many ways . . . in the lives of our four boys, in the loving memories of his family and friends, and now as he makes the journey to the top of Kilimanjaro (which is something we had talked about wanting to do many years ago). I wish I could be there with you all, but I will be following your progress and praying for a safe journey. Thank you and bless you for honoring our loved ones in such an amazing way.
With sincere gratitude,
Lori McClelland and “the boys”–Peter, Jack, Will and Sean

Hi Ryan -
Been following every step of the way.
Everyone asks how you are (and where??).
Thinking of you all day - in case you wonder this is the kind of thing that gives mothers gray hair.
Proud as always. Love Mom and Pop

HI ROBIN, GREAT JOB YOU. GUYS ARE FANTASTIC, CAN’T WAIT FOR YOU TO BE HOME AND WELL SO THAT WE CAN HEAR ALL THE WONDERFUL STORIES. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE. FRAN AND ROCKY

Keep up the good Trek! Enjoy the experience! Special Congratulations to Molly!

Kelly, Jambo from Kansas! We watched all of your videos and danced to the music. We think it is really cool that you get to see real giraffes in their real habitat. We found it interesting to see that you have guards with you. We think it is great that you are raising money for cancer. Good Luck…continue to have fun….and YOU ROCK!!

Mrs. Mac’s Class
P.S. Love you lots and glad to be able to see you climb Mt. Kilimanjaro! Donna

For Slim Jim,
Sending you love and want you to know I’m thinking of you.
Recorded a documentary about the Ramones, but don’t feel like watching it. Can’t believe John is gone. Another life taken by the monster… I hope you’re keeping warm and eating enough.
Be gentle on yourself as you make this amazing journey…Hot tub, and roasted marshmallows await you on your return. Peace, courage, love and healing to you and the rest of team,
Claudia

Just saw Everest Rocks and signed onto your website….noticed you’re right in the thick of Kilimanjaro!!!

GOD BLESS YOU ALL! And best of ‘love, hope and strength’ getting to the TOP!!

Mike & Jules,
It seems as though you both have been woven around our lives for as long as we can remember. Aahh the 80’s! Seems like a lifetime ago! In our home we used to refer to those more carefree days as BC- before children…now it has taken on another meaning BC-before cancer. Jules you are the glue keeping it all together, you are an inspiration, and you rock! Enjoy this fantastic experience together, and know that our family is thinking of you and wishing you well.
Kristine/JB

Hope you are having an amazing time and I can’t wait to hear about your adventures! xo
Briar & Larry

Dear Julie, You always say you can’t believe I left you and got married and now I can’t believe you left me and are doing all these wonderful jouneys all over the world. It is so much fun to follow all of ya’ll each day and I cannot wait until I can one day join you on such a fantastic trip! Have lots of fun and be safe. Hope you are sleeping good in those tents. Someone told me the other day that they slept like a baby (they woke up every two hours crying!) See you soon and love you bunches!!!!!

Julie,

Good luck on your incredible journey. Yesterday’s journal by you was beautifully written and made me feel I was there with the entire team. Karen’s video clip was so sweet and wonderful. One can see that she is an amazing person with an incredible soul. Best Wishes to all on this journey of self-discovery, unity, and hope. Johnny G.

Hi Babe, I am sure it is getting hard now. Just look at that mountain as a whole lottta little King Edward Parks and you should overcome it in no time. I love you. Blow me a kiss when you get to the top . We really miss you xxx Nadi

Mike & Jules
So good to be able to keep up with your latest adventure each and day - weather looks a bit different to Snowdon!! What a fantastic experience for you and a great cause. I went to visit a colleague in hospital yesterday who has just had stem cell transplant, so please spare a thought for Shelly Keoghan. My thoughts are with you all of the way. Take care, and see you soon in Manchester
Sue Cockburn
xx

HAY ALL
hope u all doing good; and appreciating this opportunity you have.
i cant stop thinking how alive u must feel ..
(send Stash my love and Simon’s waiting 4 his ABA)
take care & talk 2 u soon Talma & Simon

Hola Kay,
Woohoo - We are so proud of you and your Team. I know your Mom has always taught you to give back to others- as you always do. You are making her proud and fulfilling her wishes. You embody the words love hope strength. Your Mom - your hero - your biggest fan is with you every step of this journey. She’s the shining star in sky and the sparkle in the sunshine. I’m hoping you are feeling her embrace. Continue to reach into the sky to feel the warmth and love from your Mommy, Daddy and brother.

Love you lady!!! Hope you are having a fabulous time!! Rock on. I look forward to all the updates.
Love,
Heather + Jav

Kay,Angie & Ryan, It’s kind of fun watching from this side of the trail! I do envy you guys, it looks like fun from here! These are memories that you will always have with you, savor ever difficult step. Please send my best to the Machu Picchu crowd!
Jim

Glenn
Although you are a fitness freak, we know you are climbing because you are so passionate about the cause. Have a great time with your mates.

Julie Bowlen - Hope you are having a wonderful time on your adventure! I am so proud of you and all the trekkers and love being able to follow along daily. Can’t wait to catch up when you get back and hear all the tales. Be safe.
Love ya and miss ya,
Penny

Hello Trekkers! How is everyone feeling tonight? Good thing that you’re on higher ground…please say a few prayers for the wonderful people of Samoa and the Islands of the West Indies who just experienced earthquakes and Tsunami’s…Also, please keep Patrick Swayze and his family in your thoughts, is it too late to order a prayer flag for him? On to happier thoughts, anyone wished they’d brought along more socks, boots, treats?
And the best thing about being on that mountain is the fact that you are far away from the craziness of the world!
Stay strong, healthy, and hydrated my friends

Your friend Alan in California

Fantastic - the scenery, the mountain, the rockers. I have lost four relatives to cancer and a cousin is in the MD. ANderson Cancer Center in Houston. I applaud you (especially Molly and Jim)Have a great time.

Go Julie Go–we are all rooting for your whole team.enjoy every minute of your experience –great job!

Hi Mike and Jules, Nick and all the team.
Great photos, hope you’re having an amazing time.
I’ve only flown over Kilimanjaro but it was towering above the clouds, almost like you could reach out and touch it.

Thinking of you every day. You’re my heroes. Keep on singing !
Lots of love, Manda xx

Lovin’ all the daily journals, photos and videos from you trekkers. Our love and encouragement go with each of you. To Nick Heil, you’ve got mail: I’ve got new boobies from a box!
GodSpeed and Rock On!
Love, Mom and Dad

Dear Dadda
Glad you have all the gear but no idea again.
I was worried you were going to get cold!
Love you
Daniel XXXXXooooo

Hey Shannon! I love the pictures from today- beautiful! I hope you are feeling well and staying warm. I look forward each day to seeing Brien’s outfits. He definately wins the most stylish Trekker award! Love the red pants.
Thinking of you. LOVE YOU!!!

Wow… the latest batch of photos is breathtaking! The scenery is so beautiful, and everyone’s hearts seem to be glowing in their chests! My friend, Owen– nice to see your smiling eyes. I hope the altitude and the temperatures don’t bring too much discomfort. Take care of one another!

My dearest Carrie Lynn..I just viewed the pictures from today.. you are sitting on a rock looking sad..hope this is not the case.. just remember why you are there ..long list not only Grandma Marzolf, Grandpa Marzolf, Grandpa Newell all died of cancer.. May your day tomorrow bring you the release you need.. my prayers…my love…mom

Angie - Mr. Mom tells me he’s doing just fine. You and Mr. Mom will have some stories for Ryan and Abby. Be careful around all those big rocks and boulders I see. Sleep tight and keep treking! Love ya, Marge

Kelly,

Great picture of you on the hike! So happy to see you. Keep that smile going through the next leg. Something to put another smile on your face - remember when I drove through a snowstorm to spend a weekend at your house? And we wanted to go cross county skiing but they were out so we went snowshoeing? And I thought that a workout! Keep up the great work. Can’t wait to read the next journal!

Hello,Christine Daddy miss u bunchs. We are all following along with the trek here in LA. you know West Monroe Louisiana. Looking great and hope you are safe and healthy and to c u soon,Love Joseph

Hi Shanny,
So wonderful to follow your progress. The photo’s and video’s are great.We are in awe of you and your fellow trekers. God bless all of you and keep you safe. Mom

Shannon:

The impact you are making in the world is immeasurable. What you are doing is so important. Best wishes for another successful climb.

xoxo Sarah

________ Rocks 2010, here I come!

Dear Daddy (Nick H) (:
We miss you SO much and want you to come home But we can see you’re having a great time which is good! We also see you’re wearing your t-shirt. Top marks on that Love you SOOOOOOOOOO much Dad we can’t wait for you to get back!! Bee-Dee-Eee!

Shannon Foley,
Thank you for your words of encouragement as I went for round 3 of surgery and treatment. I am now gearing up for round 4. It can be amazingly isolating when one battles a rare cancer. They say that no ‘man’ is an island, but some days it can surely feel that way! You are a true inspiration for folks like me who are bedbound by our battle, and although a “seasoned warrior” please know that I find great strength through your strength, and great hope that one day a gal like me might one day also be able to climb mountains! Until then know that I am with you in thought and prayer- wishing you safe passage and Godspeed. Thank you for all that you do!
Kristine

To all the beautiful people hiking… a song inspired by an amazing best friend we lost and who’s footsteps you are stepping beside on your journey upwards … much love to Otto and to all who we have lost to cancer…Step well … much love Dex

Love on OTTO-matic by Paul Turner

we share our music, we share our soul
we share a future only our children will know
so much time wasted thinking life’s so hard
with love in our hearts we will always go far

its not hard and you won’t regret it
just reach out and grab it
we’ve got to turn our dreams into our habits
and put our love on otto-matic

they want a part of you- to go
they can’t take the heart of you - no no
this gift you’re given will never
compare to the gifts you give which last forever

its not hard and you won’t regret it
just reach out and grab it
we’ve got to turn our dreams into our habits
and put our love on otto-matic

one man’s sunset is another’s sunrise
so take a look from that other mans eyes
to climb a mountain, to touch the sea
to fall in love, that’s what life should be

its not hard and you won’t regret it
just reach out and grab it
we’ve got to turn our dreams into our habits
and put our love on otto-matic

its not hard and you won’t regret it
just reach out and grab it
we’ve got to turn our dreams into our habits
and put our love on otto-matic
and put our love on otto-matic
and put our love on otto-matic
and put our love on otto-matic
and put our love on otto-matic

Robin!
Keep it going brother - We are pulling for you and enjoy a trip of a lifetime!

Ben

Shannon Foley,
You’re so money!!! I’m really proud of all you do! keep fighting the good fight! Cancer has taken a left hook, and is feeling groggy. Just keep on swinging. Keep on jabbing! I’m so proud of what you do! I want to bring you into school for “people you admire day” and have you explain to kids in my class what you do.
Love, hope and strength
Tony B

Shannie,
Glad to hear the team is on the way. We are missing the concerts in the backkyard. Our weather is mirroring yours as Fall has finally arrived, so we can feel the chill at night and pretend we are trekking, as we wish we were. Love to all our “buds” and bon voyage. Can’t wait to read the next report, and the videos are great, as long as one keeps a box of tissues close at hand.
Love, Dad

Carrie,

I am so very proud of all your efforts. As usual I am admiring you from afar. The posted pictures are awesome. Don’t forget about my song request. Most importantly, take it to the mountain, and leave some of it there (all the bad stuff). As always, all my love. - Kurt

Hello Gang,
Thanks so much for the great updates!!!! God Bless You all!!!! Keep on doing what you guys and gals do best.
For all you baseball fans- tonight can be the night our Philles clinch the pennant.
Rock On LHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for taking time off from your busy lives to do something for others that you have not ever met. What an amazing and selfless adventure you all are one.
Be safe. Be strong. Love, trish

Dear Matt/Dad, we really enjoyed your journal yesterday, we read it at breakfast time. Boys loved seeing Cy on the podcast as well. You may have a new singer for the next trek, Scott was unbelievable as Captain Swordfish in the Prep Proms tonight, perhaps you are not his father after all, he sang into the microphone in front of several hundred people, you won’t believe it when you see the DVD. Hope your gear has found you by now, I have been shopping.
Love you
VPP XXXX
Scott (Cap’n Swordfish)
Dan (very proud brother who sang all the words!!)

Wishing you gods speed and safety on another days climb!!!!
Always with you in spirit and remembering my mum who i lost just over 2 years ago to cancer knowing how much you all do means to all of us!!!
Mick and family

Hi Robin,

I Love following your journey and reading the blogs and seeing the pictures and videos from your adventure. Wow, the sites you guys are seeing are unbelievable. This trip really is a life changer. I’ve said it before, but just please always remember how proud I am of you.

Hugs,Susie

Hello Brien today i made dinner and mum bought saylor and i a k zone.i hope everything is good

from phoenix

“And at 19,341 feet, I am going to reach up and touch the heavens and I’m going to feel my family (and all of those who passed)” I have never met this woman who spoke these words on the video (although I’ve gathered her name to be Kay)…But Kay has just given all of us LHS’ers yet another reason to Climb ….not just to signify the uphill battle that cancer is, but to be that much closer to those who didn’t make it.
Climb on…and reach out.
s

Hi Molly Silverman from Minneapolis. We are so proud of you and the other trekers. I knew your Billy and know that he is watching your every step and is so proud of you. Best of luck the rest of the way. I know you have what it takes.

Fred

Praying for all of you!
Kay, praying esp.that you will be kept warm by the love of God and the friends around you. The cold is what kept me away - you go girl!

Jules, it’s great you can be there with Mike! I know you’ll all fall in love with Africa! Annette

Kelly,

I love you and am so proud of you. My thoughts are with you on this trip and can’t wait to see you at the top! Rock on!

Hi Molly,
I heard that there’s milk bones at the top of the mountain. Will you please save me some! just one? i hope you succeed to the top!
arf arf bodhi

Written by Tony and sarah

Kay,

Beautifully done! Very touching tribute to your mom and dad. Keep the faith!

Frank

Hi Kelly and Gang,
What an amazing way to raise money for a cure! Keep the diary going I am fascinated by your daily stories and trek. Stay strong! We are routing for all of you!
Lots of love, Laura

Kay for the last time…STOP making me cry.

Angie, Kay and Ryan I am so proud of you all…best of luck, be safe and have fun.

My daddy is on one of the flags…thank you for bringing him to a place were I don’t think I had the strenght or commitment to go to.

I am disappoint in myself for not cherishing my health, training for the trek and joining you.

You are all an insperation to me.

Jambo Aunt Shannon!!!! We are so proud of you!!! We are following along
Love Caroline and Taylor

Molly,
Be strong and carry the vibe to higher frequencies for the cause!Love Deb

Angie, Kay and Ryan- All the best for a great trip. I have fun keeping up with you along the way. This year you carry a special message (and Prayer flag) not only for my Dad, but for Phyllis’s Mom who is having Breast Cancer surgery Thursday. We are praying for her, my Dad and for all of you who are raising the awareness and helping so much. Angie-George is doing a great job watching the kids - He even took them to our campaign photo shoot on Saturday! All my best - Rock on - Al

Hey Robin. We think it is so cool that you are all doing this wonderful, selfless thing. Hope you enjoy every minute of this amazing opportunity. Best of luck!

Hey Robin and everyone. I’m so stoked to see this happening and really enjoying following you all! Just sending well wishes for peace, love, strength, and a healthly climb and return! I salute you all and am proud to know some of you! All the very best, Doug Merrick

Hello Trekkies! Wow….only day 2 of the climb and you all seem to have so much energy and enthusiasm Put some of that in your backpack and save it for the summit! I want all of you to know that I have been a loyal supporter and follower of LHS ever since watching Everest Rocks. I have been getting the message out far and wide here in Southern California about your selfless efforts on behalf of those far less fortunate ones around the planet. And to Mike, Nick, Cy,and Glenn…rock on! From a proud Welshman who was raised in Mold and now living in Sunny California

Hello Doll,my day is winding down as you are hopefully catching a bit of sleep. I am finding myself chatting with you throughout the day. Love and big hugs. Joseph

Hi Guys, What a wonderful opportunity to do something so worth while. Cancer is a word that should be wiped out of the dictionary. With your help and with people like you, God willing, it will be.

I am sure you are enjoying your experience. Be safe and well!

Fran and Rocky

hi robin,
grey wanted you to know that he go 100 in beatles rockband and can’t wait for you to hear him harmonize to “if i needed someone”
he is also itchin to go to guitar center and said it might be “just a bit not as fun” to go with me
goodnight and i hope you all sleep well
gena

Hi Oli,
Just to let you know I’m thinking of you, take care hun, I love you.
Safe journey to everyone,
Leanna XXXX

Kelly,
The journal entry from yesterday paints a vivid picture of the world you are in. I am in awe of your amazing strength, dedication and perseverance to attain this goal. I can’t imagine what this journey means to you but know that to me, it is an inspiration of all that can be accomplished when your heart is leading you. I can’t wait to read about your first day of hiking. You are going to do well I know it!
- Meghan Peterson

Keeping the faith in spirit with you all!!!!!
Keep spreading the word and we will follow to try and spread the LHS word here and around the world!!!
Mick

Hey Molly!
Have a great Ascent! Peace and love from the state of AZ.
Jeffrey

Good luck Mike and Jules and to all the rest of the trekkers. Have a safe climb and enjoy every moment.

Love LHSF UK xxxxxxx

Julie,
To you and all the trekkers,
What you are doing is truly remarkable you have my deepest admiration and respect. I wanted to pass along a quote was appropriate for your climb:
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes
I wish you all a safe journey to the ceiling of Africa, it should be quite a view.

Bill

Hi,mommy we miss you. Micky,Jack,Bandit,Napoleon and Diva

Kel - Have fun and kick some butt. Thinking about your mountain adventures while I sit in my office cube. Hope you have an amazing trip!

Love,
Jeff

Kay- Great start to the journey! Go get ‘em up there! Enjoy every minute of it. Everyone is so proud of you.

Angie- please make sure she doesn’t trip!

Mike Comba- Interim President- Hoboken Strategy Group

Dear Slim Jim,

Dont fall off any cliffs! I love you and Im so proud of you and everybody else on the trek. Stay safe

Love Madison

I want to wish you all a safe journey! I have been wearing my Love,Hope,Strength gear everyday to show my support back here in the States.
You are all so brave and lucky to be able to do this. A time also to be one amongst nature and reflect on what is most important in your lives! Live,Love,Laugh
P.S.- my favorite jewelry comes from Tanzania - the Tanzanite is so brilliant!

As I celebrate my 40-something birthday I wish you all a safe and joyful journey. It’s been 5 1/2 years since my cancer surgery which was a success because of early detection. I truly appreciate all that LHS does in the battle against cancer.

Thank you to the musicians on the trek whose songs always inspire. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some of you through the years… Glenn, Mike and most recently, Robin. Last time I saw you, Glenn, you were happily singing on a stage of chairs at the New Jersey shore and it was wonderful! Don’t worry, my husband and I kept the video to ourselves(so far)! I’m sure you’ll leave a trail of smiles on the mountain.

It was lovely to meet Jules and Shannon this year. I send you and all the tekkers love, hope and strength on your climb. Thanks for sharing this memorable, marvelous experience with us. Your stories and your dedication to this cause touch my heart. Thank you for honoring my grandfather and my husband’s father on the prayer flags. Sadly, cancer took them from us but at Philly Rocks I did write the name of a survivor on one of the flags… my name… Regina

Enjoy your adventure!!

Hey Brien (et al)

Looks fantastic over there - concert went well - Vienna got through her song without any collapses. We managed to raise $350 for “Make Today Count”. Cheers to Slim Jim - good luck with the climb. Tinno

Angie, Kay and team - you all ROCK! I love seeing your pictures and checking on your progress. Enjoy every minute of your journey. Sending you love and positive energy, Marge

All the best to everyone (special mention for Mr Harpic as I am a Harpernaut) on the trip take care. I would love to donate more dosh but with shortened working week in the architecture game it’s making things a bit tight.

Hope you all have remembered to pack some second skin bandages

Slàinte mhòr agad!

Fuzzy from gray and dreich Scotland

Kelly,

There’s an angel “looking over your shoulder”. She has incredible love and unbelievable strength. Just like you.

Have a safe climb and cherish every moment.

Love, Dad.

Loved your podcast today. Glad Nick is still playing that song, me and the boys sang along here and scared the cat. Glenn you look in good shape and at least Matt has some boots now. Hope you had a great day on the trail with the giraffes and monkeys.
Love to all
Kris XXXX
PS Matt how are you coping without Facebook????

hi dad I really miss you but I know you can do it I love you . My concert was great last night from Vienna !

Hi Robin,

So last night my daughter asked me for a $1.00 and I said whats it for. She told me its a surprise. She runs back into a store where she just came from where a boy is selling big rocks which he drew on. She comes out and hands me the rock and on it is a peace sign, a heart, a happy face and some musical notes. She said it reminded her of you Robin and you climbing up the mountain and she told me I knew you would want to have this rock so I bought it for you Mama. How sweet is that ?

Hugs to all, Susie

Dear Shannon and Team,

You are an inspiration to everyone. With each step you take up the mountain, may your message become louder and clearer to the world. Wishing you every success in your climb.

Good luck Nick and the rest of you!First there was a mountain, then there wasn’t then there is!

Andi

hi mike and jules,love hope and strength to you all ,Good luck to you all and so my best wishes to you all and i think of you.have a lovely time.

love from sylvie belgiumXXXXXXX

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” - muir!
best of luck to all of you. climb pole pole.
someone make sure nick changes his socks.
TK Nick. Kiwayu a go! meet at joseph’s. Stand Up! BKBKBK
ps-don’t forget the hippo

Carrie Lynn, you are my hero! I am so enjoying the journal entries and all the pictures. You look so happy!
Please stay safe and have a wonderful climb. I am sending positive thoughts your way.
Julio

You all are such an inspiration to us all. Keep it up! All our best wishes to you.

Jim and Holly Sells

Julie, you’re doing a wonderful thing, a once in a lifetime adventure with a great purpose. I’m envious following the team’s daily journals. Best of luck to you all. Hazel

Hi Kay,Angie,and Ryan,

We are sending our best thoughts and good wishes!! Keep going!!

Lots of love, Lori and Jimmy

Shannon, Cooney, Jules, and Mike…love you guys, keep up the great work. Thinking of you as you make this journey. Wish I could be there…

Robin - it makes my heart sing to see you there…..I can tell you are among friends and that this will truly be life changing, on many levels
love to all of you
gena and grey

HI Julie!

Enjoyed reading about the first day, good comaradarie (sp?), food, time to settle in and get ready for days of climbing.

What a joy that you are with wonderful people on a noble cause. Enjoy, Enjoy.
Love,
Dad

Kay
This has nothing on the dragon lady, keep on trekin and good luck,Im sure you will take away 1000 stories.

Have fun

Craig

Hi Julie…..go go go Climb High…Maybe we will see you at our house when you come skiing. We are thinking of you and enjoying all our your pictures. Where is the giraffe? I climbed in the backyard and did a zipline too…
Love Kaya & Jammin

Hi Kelly!
I love seeing you smiling in the pictures and videos! Keep smiling and good luck as you begin your trek up Kilimanjaro! Thinking of you every day!
Love, Sara

I’m so inspired by each and every one of you. Mike and Jules, you are 2 of my favorite people, and I just want to tell you I’m so proud and inspired by you. Have a wonderful journey and take care.

Love and Peace,
Phyllis Mesquita

All:
My brother Mike was just given an all clear on his battle with lymphoma, and I just wanted to wish all of you the best of luck on your climb - good on ya!
Cheers
Joel Scott

Good luck, Shannon! We’re so proud of you and all your good work!
Love, Ryan and Sarah

Kay, I hope you are enjoying this phenomenal journey. (But try to save that can of wine for the summit!). Your strength and courage are inspirational to so many. With each step up that mountain, you are closer to your beloved family. Your spiritual reunion at the top of that mountain will be well worth the struggles you may encounter along the way. Be safe. Stay strong. Uhuru awaits!!! BIG HUGS. Love, Dana

To all of the other amazing trekkers there with Kay, thank you for all that you are doing for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones around the world!! YOU ALL ROCK!!

Hi Shannon!
Hope you are enjoying the safari before the major trek begins. Caroline drew a picture for you of a giraffe becuase she thinks of them when she thinks of you (not sure if this is because you are so tall or becuase you are in Africa) Thinking of you! Hugs and Love! xoxoxo Heather

Best of luck to all of you. Germany will follow you !
Alexandra

For Mike & Jules:
Today you’ll stand upon Mt. Kili
Your love burns brighter than the sun
and in the wind, you’ll feel the power
of your two lives united as one!

Love,
Gary Z.

Proud of you and ALL of the Kili Trekkers!

The Calgary troops are wishing all you trekkers the very best! you should all be very proud!

God Speed,

Sending you extra thoughts and energy! Very proud of you all! Have fun!
Mark & Lili (Temecula, California, USA)

Our hearts are bursting with pride to follow your trek.
All of you are an inspiration.
Be safe,
Gordon and Sharon Small
Driving For Donors

You guys are such an inspiration in these trying times! Good luck on your journey and THANK YOU for carrying my dad’s name with you on your trek! He was a wonderful man and a fantastic doctor taken too soon by brain cancer, and the fact that you never knew these people, yet still carry them with you in awe inspiring! You are truly selfless! God speed to you all!!

Hello Glenn and LHSF team,

Wishing you all the best!

Lots of love from all of your fans in Japan.

Kay,

Good luck on the trek, and on this journey. You are strong, and have overcome so much, what’s a little mountain? We’ll follow along online.

Stay strong and see you when you get back!

Love,

Frank & Larry

Mike & Jules Peters,Really proud of what you are all achieving for this excellent cause. Having recently lost my uncle to cancer I know howmuch it means and that your efforts will be rewarded both personally and from a monetary point of view. Keep well

Love, Hope & Strength to you all-See you at the forthcoming Manchester gig

David and Nancy Simmonite

Hope all is well with everyone - If anyone sees Ryan Garner please tell him the showers still are not working!!

Be Safe Everyone!!

Checking in with you all to say keep the faith and know how proud we are of all of you!!!!!
Mike,Jules as always you make us so proud!!!
Keep safe everyone!!!
Mick Thompson and Family x

Good luck guys!!
Will be thinking of you on your trek - onwards and upwards and more upwards and then a bit more…
See you when you get back,
Rob, Lisa, Zaki & Rosa.

Hello Team and a special hello to Kelly! Your adventure was a topic of much conversation this weekend at Kristin and Jimmy’s wedding and we were all so proud of you for what you have already achieved and this next feat which you will undoubtably conquer. We are with you in spirit and wish you the best. Can’t wait to see the next posting!

Hi to Mike and Jules,

Good luck to you and the team.

Thinking of you all here in sunny Devon!!

Adam

Hi Robin,
We miss you and are with you as you start your new adventure. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to hear all about it. Stay safe and warm as you and your friends embark on this inspirational and courageous journey.
Love Laurel & Allyn

Mike and Jules, Good luck and gods speed to the top. What you do is an inspiration and many of us have seen that first hand, which is why ” youve got to know where you have been to know where you are going” is so relevant in all that you both do. Stay lucky Dave Spragg

What up?? Good luck - we are watching as always. xoxoxoxo Mol

Hi Kelly,
The pics are so exciting!! Can’t believe what you are seeing. Enjoy every minute of it. Love you, Laura

Hi Robin,

Hope all is well with you and your fellow trekkers. Thinking about you guys day and night. Be safe and enjoy your journey.

Susie

Hi. Take it easy, be safe, be successful. Nairobi stay Panari Hotel for Oct. 9? Please reply if NO. love mom

so glad to hear everyone arrived safe - hope all of your flights were good - thank you so much for all that you are doing - your efforts are appreciated more than words can say - be safe and enjoy every amazing moment!

Dear Kelly and All Trekkers,

I am thinking of you and hoping that this trip is even more than you could have ever imagined it would be. I get chills every time I log in and see the photos and read the blog…you are amazing!!! Love, Tracy
P.S. Are you okay without a bed…you once said it was your most favorite inanimate object.

Hey Gang - So good to see the pictures already…and the old crew from Peru…Julie, Matt, Brien, Paul and Shannon! Looks like the bonds with the locals and the trekkers are already forming. I wish I was there with you again - keep strong!
xoxox Serena

Why is it when they cut the production budget the synch clap is the first guy to go? To all my friends and co-trekkers….the world is once again watching as the Love Hope Strength family continues to grow. I’ll be watching, cheering and yes crying with you, as every step you take helps provide Cancer care to those who are ready to join in the fight!
My love and well wishes to the Kili Team!
Wally

From Jack: I hope you get home soon. I wish you have a good trip. Get home safely.
From Micky: I miss you and I hope you come home soon. Hope you’re safe.
From Renee: Everything is good here. I’m holding down the fort just fine.
I didn’t know you were with Robin Wilson! Dude that’s awesome!!! Talk to you soon!

My best wishes to all of the team embarking on such an exciting adventure. Be safe all of you. Looking forward to following to journey.

Molly!!!!!! I think you’re so cool and amazing!!!! Sorry it took so long to drop you a message, i hope you’re getting enough oxygen up on that mountain!! You are a healer and an inspiration. Big Peace!!!
Love Rachel

A big “hello!” to Nick, Glenn, Cy, Shannon, Mike and all you mad’uns I haven’t met Hope Africa’s amazing and you’re getting used to the altitude. Nick, I’ll let Rafa know Liverpool can’t lose while you’re gone (they’re only playing Fiorentina & Chelsea anyway ;). Much love, Paula x

Hi Kelly!!!
I am so proud of you and the adventure you are about to take. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your teammates everyday You are one of the bravest and strongest people I know!
Love you!
Alison

Hi Everyone! Good luck in your trek up the mt. Best wishes to Glenn Tilbrook - We’ll see you in Nov. in NY.
Our prayers are with you all.

Dear Shannon,
So wonderful to finally meet you. You are just as amazing in person. Thanks to you and all at LHSF for giving me a chance to sign up for the bone marrow registry and enabling me to add the name of my uncle, Bob Mertes, who has brain cancer, to the prayer flags. Have a safe and inspiring journey.
Warmest,
Lisa
P.S. Make sure to collect a hug from me from Cy.

It’s awesome what you are all doing to raise awareness and money for cancer research. It sounnds like you are on an epic journey and I hope each and everyone of you connects to something higher and come back alittle more fulfilled.
For my girl-friend Molly Silverman: I already miss you baby. I am so proud of you and know you are doing great. I l Love you and am looking forward to hearing all about your trip when you get back. True, Tana, and the kittens are all doing great.
Carpe diem,
Love,
Marc

Just wanted to send big love and encouragement to all the trekkers as you embark on this tremendous journey. While I wish I could be on that mountain with you, I’m with all of you in spirit.

Tracey xxx

Hi all of you, what a fantastic experience you are about to have. Our love hope and strength is with all of you guys.

Keep safe xx and good luck xx

Good luck to everyone at the start of your trek, and to Matt,I hope the disc behaves itself cos you are a long way from a physio, unless you are lucky enough to have one in the team! cheers.

Hi Mike and Jules,
Love Hope and Strength for the challenge ahead to all. Day one successfully passed and the house is still standing and our nerves are still
intact and the boys Dylan and Evan are still in one piece. We see at close quarters your determination to make the World a better place to live in together with James, Shannon and Katrina.
We the Jones and Peters family in North Wales send our love and respect for all you do on behalf of Love Hope Strength.

Fond regards to you all.

Peter, Dot, Dylan and Evan

Hi Julie!

Bon voyage and all that. Hey, compared to all those airline connections, the climb is a snap.

Have many great days in a row, we’re with you all the way, even tho we’ll be a lot warmer.

Love,
Dad

Hi trekkers!
I wish you all a safe journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro! I met some of you in Peru last year, that was amazing. Now I follow you all through this website - keep up the good spirit and I’m sure you make it!

Love from Tone :o)

good luck team,looking forward to following your journey.-

Hullo to Owen Fegan and the entire Love Hope Strength team! What you are doing fills me with awe. Be safe and have a beautiful, memorable journey. Keep us posted!

Hello to all the trekkers preparing their lungs for the long journey! As a survivor of the Pilgrims’ Path on the INCA TRAIL in Peru last year, I remember how important it was to aclimatize ourselves in Cusco before hitting the trail. Have a great time getting to know your new guides and fellow trekkers. These are people you will remember for the rest of your life. Take lots of pix and remember the funny/amazing/surprising stuff that happens along the trail to add to your nightly reports…we want to hear all the gorey details!! Esp. the crazy stuff the video crew get up to every day. (And what animals you get to see on your safari.) ;D I’ll be praying for your safety and comfort on the trail and good health for all involved. Thanks again for taking on this physical, emotional and spiritual challenge to bring attention to the needs of those with cancer and give us all an opportunity to do some good in an area of the world that desperately needs it. LOVE HOPE & STRENGTH TO YOU ALL!!

Lyn (aka Ms. Meet’n'Greet)
PS last one to the summit buys the beer!!

Have a memorable and safe journey.Enjoy it and keep your Love , Hope and Strength together during this amazing event. Take care. Respect
Colin R

To my friend, Cy. Cy, I am so very proud of you! I wish you and the team all the best for a wonderful and safe journey. You all are doing an amazing thing for cancer awareness and the people of Africa. Sending you a donation and sharing this info. so other friends can participate too. Way to go, Cy! God bless.

Kimberly O’Brien

“Mom, I really really love you and my whole heart is missing.”
Love Ryan and Abbey

(How is it that Angie isn’t getting angry letters from the children like I did? George)

ascend safely…perform fearlessly…descend inspired and triumphant.

thank you!
rissa

Hi Mike and Jules,
I just want to wish you all the love, hope, and strength I can muster for your journey. You’re amazing and an inspiration. My father died from cancer when I was only 2. Because of this, cancer literally took my father away any memory of ever having a dad too due to my young age. I’ve loved the Alarm for years andam so looking forward to hearing the new stuff. Gees it would be great if you could come to Australia some time in the future. Peace xxx Melinda.

Kelly,

Wishing you love and an amazing journey.
Mom

Hey Mike,Jules and everyone taking part!!!
Good luck and stay safe and will be watching another epic journey by you all!!!!
Thanks for everything you all do from those of us who have lost loved ones to Cancer!!!!
See you on the road in Manchester etc again soon!!!!
Mick Thompson

Good Luck on your climb Mike and the Team - “There are no frontiers that you can’t climb”

Mike & Jules, Our acclimatisation was the summit of Mount Meru, with 2 hut camps en-route, then Kili.
Love, Hope & Strenght
Rob

Hi everyone
We put Matt on the plane this morning for the next LHS adventure!! Very hard to see him go but trusting all you guys to make sure he makes it OK, and can’t wait to share all your experiences along the hard road to the summit. Thinking of you all especially those we have managed to catch up with this year including Shannon, Brien, Jim, Nick & Cy ( we nearly had red dust at night again in Sydney today!)
Will keep in touch along the way
Love Kris, Scott & Dan XXXXX

Hey Mike n Jules!! best wishes for the trek, would love to meet up again for a chat and a gig!will you bring me a stick of rock back please? Look after yourselves. MICKO XXX