Right now, 19 cancer survivors and their caregivers are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. When they reach the 19,000-foot summit, the team will not only be celebrating their physical journey to the top of the mountain, they will also be celebrating their journey to survivorship. To culminate this adventure, the group will participate in one of the highest Relay For Life events, lighting 1,000 luminaria bags filled with light in remembrance of loved ones who could not make the climb.
How are they doing this? Dr. Richard Deming, long-time American Cancer Society volunteer and Founder and Chairman of Above + Beyond Cancer worked with ACS to bring cancer survivors and their caregivers along with him on his trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Dr. Deming is sending updates about this amazing 14-day trip all the way from Mt. Kilimanjaro, and his posts are available on
The Road to More Birthdays Blog and we will be posting stories from the cancer survivors right here on the More Birthdays Blog as they continue their journey. Check back often!
Want to send a message to the team on the mountain? Post a comment here and we’ll share it with the group!
Tags: american cancer society, caregivers, more birthdays, Mt. Kilimanjaro, survivors
What an inspiration your group is to all of us survivors and bless you for the celebration you will have when you reach the summit! I will pray for strength and safety for you.
What an amazing way to celebrate! This Relay For Life will be spectacular.
You are all inspiring and incredible. I am a two time survivor, a caregiver and 10 year Relay volunteer. I will be praying for your safe journey. Thank you for bringing Relay to the top!!!!
I admire every single one of you! Congratulations on being a Survivor. Prayers are with you all for a safe journey.
Thank you for showing us what “more birthdays” can give us. I am a 3 yr. survivor and now a volunteer - wish I were there.