Who is supporting our friend Denise in her sponsored run?
Empathy
Nepali migrant workers in Ladakh live under challenging conditions. They are constantly exposed to the thin air and harsh climate of the high Himalayas. To raise awareness of the living conditions of the people in the Himalayas and to raise funds for school and vocational training for young Nepalis, Daniel Bürgi, CEO of Himalayan Life , and a group of five other people from Switzerland, Canada, the USA and Nepal will cycle around 600 km through the high Himalayas from September 10th to 16th. They will be cycling over the two highest drivable passes in the world - the Chang La Pass at 5,391 m above sea level and the Kardung La Pass at 5,602 m above sea level. "With this event, we can at least get a small insight into the reality of the Nepali migrant workers and show them that we are connected to them. That's why we are making the effort to hold this special sponsored run on site," says Daniel Bürgi.
Denise is the only woman to take on the challenge of cycling 600 km in the thin Himalayan air
Support the only woman on the team
Our friend Denise Wiltse from Alaska is the only woman taking on the challenge of cycling the 600 km in the thin air. This is very brave, and we would be thrilled if you would support Denise with a donation. Every franc/euro donated goes 100% to the people of Nepal. For Denise and all the other bikers (and also for the film/photo crew...), it's a matter of honor that everyone covers their own expenses.
You can give your support via theFundrazr platformordirectly into the Himalayan Life bank accountdeposit, preferably with the note “ALTITUDE Denise”.
A special event on November 17
Together with Dani Rimann, I will document ALTITUDE and produce a film. Everyone who supports Denise with CHF 500 or more will be invited to the exclusive preview of our film about ALTITUDE. The event will take place on Thursday evening, November 17, in Thayngen. CEO Daniel Bürgi will be there in person and will talk about Himalayan Life's current projects. Don't miss this opportunity. Let us know if you have supported Denise with CHF 500 or more so we can add you to the guest list and keep you updated.
More information
You can find more information about ALTITUDE on the Himalayan Life homepage .
