Thank You For Your Support!

5/23/2018

Between a team of nine climbers, three guides, two support personnel, and countless donors, we not only traversed the Grand Canyon but we also raised over $30,000 for immunotherapy research! These funds will be used to support the immunotherapy research being conducted by Dr. Peter Calabresi and Dr. Leisha Emens at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Their vaccines help cancer and MS patients by reprogramming their immune cells to recognize and destroy malignant cells, and this grassroots approach spearheaded by Climb For Hope is invaluable to this important research.

I underestimated how difficult the hike would be, but I also underestimated how beautiful the Canyon would be. Pictures don't do it justice. There were moments when I wanted nothing more than for it to be over, but then I'd look at where I was and I remembered why I had undertaken the challenge. It was an incredibly emotional experience for all of us.

I still haven't reached my financial goal, so if you know of anyone who might like to support the cause please continue to spread the word. This cause is so important, and the experience so profound, that I've already decided that I'll be making this an annual appeal, wherever Climb For Hope may challenge us next. And as difficult as it was, I encourage you to consider joining the team on an upcoming climb. You'll be glad you did!

Below you'll find a gallery of photos from the journey. Enjoy!

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Jonas Cain is the Facilitator of Fascination, Purveyor of Positivity, and CEO of Hashtag Positivity. Leveraging his three-decade career as a comedy magician in tandem with his extensive public speaking and facilitation skills, Jonas supports emerging leaders and their influencers to develop resiliency through high value relationships.

He studied magic at the prestigious McBride Magic & Mystery School, social ethics at Salem State University, and is a certified coach, trainer, speaker, and DISC consultant with The John Maxwell Team. He is currently studying Learning Design & Technology at Purdue University where he's earning a Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction.

Jonas lives in Massachusetts and in his spare time he enjoys traveling, climbing mountains, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin.