Thank you to everyone that has supported my fundraising efforts, you can be sure that your names will be coming to Everest in a very special way. More on that soon!!!

Michael and Mary Ann Foley
Joe and Sharon Saunders
Emily Kaufman
Rita Kline
Paolo Dizon
Ted and Molly Matozzo
Joshua Hanfling
Marcus Fox
Christopher Andre
Leslie Danon
Michael Fraietta
Jennifer Viele
Tracy and Mike Albertelli
Alicia and Mike Sullivan
Timothy Siedem
Jon Roberts
Susan M Wawrzycki
Chris Cocozziello
Michael Kerlin
Edward Yaeger
Mark and Rebecca Foley
Coral Darby
Mike Hosey
Ty, Taca and Caleb Stevens
Tony Bradley
Aunt Jeannie and Jim Southard
Erin Foley
Brian Amicon
Allison Ahrens
Keith Iaia
Mike DiGiosio
Rebecca Purcell
Laura Hagen
Kelly Aronowitz
Melissa Nelson
Tim Siedem
Darcie Allen
Emilie George
Mike Scott
Lindsay Bloom
Doug Backmann
Rachel Hager
Tiffany Sherman
Dan Carroll
Michael Downey
Brian Isely
Tom Flanagan
Don McCloskey
Evan Smith
Rob Wyatt
Amanda Woll
Jeannine Giordano
Janet Kelly
Sue and Chip Rocco
…and countless others whose names will continued to be added.

Thank you!!

Special thanks to Highgear for supporting LHS and supplying each trekker with “The Loft” a heart rate monitor, altimeter, watch that will be vital in the training process. Learn more about Highgear at www.highgear.com

I cannot say thank you enough to all of you for supporting Everest Rocks. It is still hard to believe that I am a part of this amazing foundation and event. After getting over the shock that Ryan was diagnosed with cancer, we could do nothing but step back and pray that the surgeries and treatments would be enough. It is such a feeling of helplessness when the people you love are sick and you can do nothng for them but support them.

Ryan continues to be my hero for battling the disease without complaint. He never showed any doubt that he would beat it. I firmly believe that his stubborness and humor won half the battle. I was so impressed when Erin did the Livestrong Challenge last year to raise funds for the research that saved Ryan and countless others. I have been wanting to do my part, biking just is not my thing! I then heard about Love Hope Strength from friends Vince Abrue and Sean Moore and knew I had found the perfect way to get involved in cancer research. So here we go! If anyone wants to come to Denver and be my Sherpa while I train in the Rockies, my door is always open!!!! I could use the company!!!

In support of Ryan, Mr. Berry, Sue Allan, Claudia, Robo, Mrs. McNichol, Sandy Andre, Donna Branca

In memory of Grandpop Clauss, Uncle Pete, David Stokes, Tim McNichol, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Connell, BJ Meany, Mr. Kline, Joyce Brandano

Shannon Foley was born and raised with 2 brothers and 2 sisters just outside Philadelphia, PA. In February, 2001, Shannon’s younger brother, Ryan, was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 23. Later that same year she lost her grandfather to cancer. Ryan was selected to speak on behalf of the 35 grandchildren at his funeral. It was at that moment Shannon saw the unwavering strength of her brother. Thanks to 2 aggressive surgeries and chemotherapy, Ryan has successfully beaten cancer, received his MBA and is living in Houston, TX (way too far from his sister!).

Shannon is currently the Executive Director of Love Hope Strength. Prior to joining LHS, Shannon was General Manager of Denver’s Jet Hotel, Manager of Marketing, Events and Corporate Sales for Public House Ltd and Director of Brand Identity for the accounting firm, Grant Thornton. In 2002, Shannon moved to Kenya for an independent brand development project with Tradition Safaris for whom she also currently works with as a safari consultant. Shannon received her BS in Marketing from Boston College. She currently resides in Denver, CO with her youngest sister.