Julie Lampton
Posted by Love Hope Strength on Dec 18, 2008
Julie has lived in Aspen, Colorado for 20 years. She grew up in S.C. and received her bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in public health. She was a real estate broker before moving to Aspen. She loves her life in the Rocky Mountains. She is a ski instructor for the Aspen Skiing company and has worked for 18 years with the historicWheeler Opera House. For the last 8 years, she has been a house manager for the Aspen Music Festival, and also works at the Great Divide, the only guitar store in town. She plays bluegrass once a week with a group of friends, nameless at this point, who have recently been performing at small functions in town as well. She also sings with the Aspen Choral Society and the Aspen Chapel. Julie has been looking for a cause to donate her time and energy to. She had researched and contributed to the Himalayan Cataract project and Mari’s children.Her good friend Peter Braun had mentioned the Love, Hope, Strength Foundation.The philanthropic and athletic aspects of the trip made it a perfect package for her. She participated in Everest Rocks and Peru Rocks and loved the experiences. The exhilaration derived from the success of raising money for those who would not otherwise receive care, the deep friendships formed, and the adventure experienced are unparalleled. She has enjoyed surfing in Costa Rica, diving in the Caribbean, and paragliding. She loves skiing the Highlands Bowl and hiking Aspen Mountain on dark snowy mornings before sunrise. She has competed in 41 triathlons, including 4 national championships and 6 marathons. All that said, she thinks Kilimanjaro may be the most exciting adventure of all, and can’t wait for the t-shirt!
Dear Friends and Family
Posted by Julie Lampton on Apr 5, 2009
It is an unfortunate fact that almost everyone will be touched by cancer at some point in their lifetime. Unfortunately, cancer has affected both close friends and loved ones of mine. That’s one reason why I am a huge supporter of “Love, Hope, Strength,” an international charity started by cancer survivors Mike Peters of the Welsh rock band, The Alarm, and President of CSI Entertainment, James Chippendale. Their foundation organizes annual treks and concerts around the world to aid those affected by cancer. We help provide critical funding for cancer centers worldwide so that ALL people have access to quality treatment and given the best
chance at survival. In 2007, I participated in a 14-day trek to the base camp of Mt. Everest. In 2008, the trek took us on a 10-day journey up the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. I can’t begin to explain what an amazing, life-changing experience these trips were for me. On Sept. 27 of this year I, along with 30 other cancer survivors, musicians and supporters, will embark upon another symbolic pilgrimage to Uhuru, the 19,341ft peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.This 13-day trek will take us atop one of the world’s most spectacular mountains to celebrate yet another “Climb Back From Cancer”. To participate in this event, I am required to raise $9,000. Funds raised will be used to fund bone marrow drives and cancer centers worldwide including the main cancer center in East Africa. I would truly appreciate any level of support you can offer. For more information, feel free to contact me at guitarjl@hotmail.com or (970) 379-4890.You are also invited to follow our entire journey through daily journals, podcasts and photos, each day of our trek on the website. Together with your help, we can help take the fight against cancer to new heights! I sincerely thank you for your support as I dedicate this hike to those I love who have been affected by this horrendous disease.
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Julie Lampton
