About Mark Parker |
Mark met James Chippendale while attending college at Arizona State University and they have maintained a close friendship over the past 18 years. Mark lives in Dallas, TX and has two very active little boys, Ford (6) and Payne (4). Mark is an owner of Wink Bath & Body which manufactures and distributes bath products to national retailers such as Target, Family Dollar, Big Lots and Kroger. He has run 2 marathons over the past year and maintains fitness and sobriety as core principal values. Mark isn’t even close to being a mountain climber, unless you consider Camelback in Scottsdale, AZ a mountain; but nonetheless is looking forward to this great event and challenge.
Mark is dedicating his Everest Rocks trek to his good friend Chip as a tribute for his continuous dedication in his fight against cancer, and his passion to increase awareness and hope for a cure.
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So you made up the Empire State Building, huh? Congratulations on completing one of the first steps! I can’t tell you how proud I am of you (not to mention a little bit jealous:smile:)! What a great experience! Good luck!
April 17th, 2007 | #
You are amazing! We are all so proud of what you have accomplished over the last few years and this will be one more thing to add to the list. You are a great dad to your precious boys and a great nephew (and nephew in-law). We luv ya and good luck.
June 20th, 2007 | #
Mark, you amaze us with your super dadness everyday! We have no doubt that you will make it to the base of Mount Everest. We have seen you climb much bigger mountains than that right here in Dallas. You are amazing-straight from Sully’s mouth!! We love you and will support you in any way we can.
June 26th, 2007 | #
That is my shirt you have on in your picture, NICE!!! Hope my sleeping bag keeps you warm at 18,000 feet! BRRRRRRRRRRR! So much for the tshirt exchange…maybe I can get some body products.
Go gettem! One foot in front of the other and always be looking up…that is the best part.
September 18th, 2007 | #
Mark, We know this journey will be hard yet so rewarding for you. Best of luck and lots of love.
September 20th, 2007 | #
Boogs, just go get it done! Without you this family is so incomplete. We need you and we will be praying for you. Your bravery and courage will forever be admired by Ford, Payne and me. We will be thinking of you every step of the way.
September 29th, 2007 | #
As your 37 hour trip to the foot of the mountain is now over you realize that the journey has just begun. It will be hard the whole way, but never give up. You are always in my thoughts and prayers and I could never be prouder.
October 10th, 2007 | #
mark…hows it going up there?? I cant believe your txt went through in Katmandu! good luck with your climb…the views off the site from today look amazing. Lanita says hello from minneapolis
October 15th, 2007 | #
Hope everything is going well up there! Looked at some of the pictures today, and it looks amazing. I am so proud you. Tell Chip hello for me.
October 15th, 2007 | #
Mark: We’re all behind you! Keep it up! This is a tremendous event & I’m proud of you for your efforts!
October 15th, 2007 | #
MPP: you go boy! Just had my first day in Asia and how quickly you forget about daily luxuries of home.. IE a toliet that is not on the ground! HAHA a little humor for you! Go get em tiger! My prayers are with you and your team for a safe journey! Enjoy the moment, you will never have another one quite like this!
October 16th, 2007 | #
Hi Mark! I’m so amazed at what you’re doing! I love seeing the photos, it’s gorgeous but the physical challenge is way too much for me. Stay out of the ice crevasses! We’re jsut hanging around at the good old Target CLR so I’m sure you’d rather be here being bored!
October 17th, 2007 | #
Hi Mark! I’m so amazed at what you’re doing! I love seeing the photos, it’s gorgeous but the physical challenge is way too much for me. Stay out of the ice crevasses! We’re jsut hanging around at the good old Target CLR so I’m sure you’d rather be here being bored! My prayers are with you. Keep on going!
October 17th, 2007 | #
mark - did you find out why katmandu is on the funky time zone?
hope you’re hanging in there and can’t wait to hear the stories!!
October 17th, 2007 | #
Hello up there! If you’re having half as much fun as we are following your trek, you must be thrilled. Going to hang with the boys this weekend. We’ll send you a note!
Hang in there and don’t do anything silly like decide to go all the way to the top!
October 18th, 2007 | #
Hi Mark!! Wow, I just went through almost all the daily photos and I am a wreck just looking at them. What an amazing experience! Your courage and strength are not unnoticed to say the least. Can’t wait to hear all about it when you return home safe and sound to your fam! Be safe. xoxo -courtney
October 24th, 2007 | #
Sizzler, wow man, great to see you dedicated to such a great cause. It´s been a long time, glad to hear you are doing well. Go Devils!
October 28th, 2007 | #
Can’t wait to have you back safe and sound in Dallas. We know this has been an amazing journey. We want to hear all about it. Be careful.
October 28th, 2007 | #
Mark,
Your determination to follow this adventure through to the end shows me a lot. Our “boys” and kelly are mighty proud of you and I am proud to call you my son-in-law.
October 29th, 2007 | #
Hey Marky-Parks…….
We can’t wait to hear all of your tales….. just thinking of you and wishing you luck and courage to finish your journey! Let us know when you get home safely and changed forever from such an adventure…..
October 29th, 2007 | #
I am really impressed that you did this! Great job, would love to speak to you about your trip and accomplishment. I got an email from James and would like to help him find a children’s hospital in Kenya.. anyways we will talk more later… congratulations
November 24th, 2007 | #