| Conquer
The Canyon®
To
End Duchenne
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
April 20 – 23, 2012
Each year millions
of people travel to Arizona to see the crown jewel of the North
American landscape - The Grand Canyon, and though
seeing is believing, you can do much more than look! You can experience
it on a personal level so close, you can feel the power radiate
from the ground beneath you, yet so distant that only your imagination
can capture its magical beauty. Best of all, you will be putting
this power and majesty to work to bring help and hope to those living
with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and their families.
This special 3-night/4-day walking,
hiking and active adventure is happening at one of the "Grandest"
natural wonders of the world - The Grand Canyon! Get ready for a
very rare experience. Less than 1% of the millions of visitors to
the park each year ever travel its trails and with Conquer The Canyon
To End Duchenne, you have the opportunity to join this exclusive
group.
Hike For Our Sons is a walking
or hiking adventure to suit everyone.
Accessible Grand Canyon
The gentle rolling hills of the
Rim Trail offer the most spectacular overviews of the canyon and
is especially suited to participants of all abilities, fitness levels
and interests. The fully accessible portions of the Rim Trail offer
chaired participants and their families a rare opportunity to fully
experience the Grand Canyon with an expert Walking Connection guide
leading the way. Walks and hikes along the Rim are fully supported
by the park shuttle system and accessible private designated vans
and provide fantastic options for all participants.
In Canyon Trails Challenges
for Both New and Experienced Hikers
The in-canyon trails allow both
moderate and well-seasoned hikers an exceptionally rare challenge
of experiencing the the Canyon below the rim. Conquer The Canyon
and The Walking Connection have developed a special fitness training
and preparedness program to help you meet the personal challenges
of one of several levels of adventures at Grand Canyon. Each team
of participants will be lead by our best Grand Canyon experts who
will interpret the intricacies of the geology, history, flora, fauna
and environmental zones of the canyon. From the most arduous
day-hike in the Canyon to more moderate hiking pursuits, there is
a trail and hike for everyone.
You'll Receive
expert fundraising assistance from Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy,
exclusive Grand Canyon Hike Training Program, complete travel logistics,
ground transportation while in Arizona, hotel accommodations, most
meals including a special Mission Inspiration Dinner and a Mission
Celebration Dinner, hikes guided by expert Grand Canyon guides and
the fun and camaraderie of others who will join you and celebrate
the mission of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy!
In Return
you will support PPMD by raising funds and creating
awareness for their mission. By yourself or with your family...with
a few friends, a company team or your own walking or hiking club,
this is your opportunity to help support research that will impact
every boy touched by Duchenne, no matter his age, stage of progression,
or mutation. Join the fight with us to End Duchenne.
There are times when trying to teach
others about Duchenne feels like an impossibility. The truth is,
for many families, even saying the word Duchenne is difficult. For
this reason, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy has developed a clear
and informative eight-minute DVD, Turning
Passion Into Promise, that teaches about Duchenne,
the work that PPMD is doing, and how others can get involved.
Parent
Project Muscular Dystrophy and Conquer The Canyon invite you to
an adventure of a lifetime!
Click
here to receive more information direction from PPMD
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