JOI - Putting adventure in the fight against cancer
- Location
- Rochester, NY 43.17-77.56 14609US
- Meetups
- 7 so far
- Members
- 33 Cancer Fighters
- Founded
- July 13, 2009
Journeys of Inspiration is a partnership of the Rochester office of the American Cancer Society and a local organization called PackPaddleSki. JOI encourages individuals with a love of the outdoors to come together in the fight against cancer. Our members are individuals who have been deeply affected by the disease in some way. We have climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for two years now (2008 and 2009) and will do so again 2010. In addition, in 2010 our members will hike Mt. Marcy in the Adirondacks of NY and climb to the base camp of Mt. Everest in Nepal. This amazing group of people has raised over $260,000 in order to support research being done on cancer and has spread hope that a cure will be found through their actions. Join us for one of our local adventures and decide if this is a movement you want to be a part of.
If you'd like to find out more about the group, explore our website at http://www.journeysofinspiration.com.
Our next MeetupWinter Wonderland at Durand Eastman Park
Meeting @ Picnic area to the right of King's Highway near the junction with Lake Shore Blvd, just north of the golf course parking lot. The parking lot should be available. Read more
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Past Meetups
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What's new?
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Nov 27
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New member“My wife & I are cancer survivors, wanted to see if anyone had an interest in learning to row>”
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Oct 10
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“My mom died of lung cancer seven years ago. I just quit smoking.. it took a long time for me to finally realize that cancer could strike me too. I need to meet new people and get some exercise!”
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Oct 9
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Oct 7
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“Gonna climb Kili in 2010---for organ donation awareness. 2010 marks the 15th anniversary of my liver transplant. Funds that I raise will be donated to Hospitality House/Hope Lodge in Rochester NY, which is expanding to include transplant pts.” -
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“Both my parents died from cancer many years ago. I also believe in greater awareness and letting people know how to prevent this illness are key.”
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Sep 25
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New member
“I love hiking and spending time outdoors enjoying the beauty of nature. Being part of a group that has connected hiking with a cause that I believe in and has affected loved ones makes the experience richer.”
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Sep 24
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New member
“i feel as though it is my duty to help others and save lives.!”
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Sep 5
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New Greeting for“I've never met anyone who is 132 years old. congrats. you look great ;)”posted by Stefanie
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Sep 2
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Aug 31
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“Great Community of people”
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Aug 25
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New member“I work at PPS, help set up JOI events, and I love the outdoors! My favorite activity is packing up the kids and heading out for the day on an adventure!”
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What members are saying
“ People should join this group because it's a great group of people to hike with. ”
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