1st Annual Marcia Walsh Volcan-o-thon to benefit Starfish One by One
Posted by Kacie Vaughn
March 14th – 20th, 2013 climb the San Pedro volcano at beautiful Lake Atitlan!
The first annual Volcan-o-ton supports Starfish One by One in thier mission to empower young Mayan women in Guatemala through education and mentorship. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more about Starfish’s work to unlock the girl effect in the indigenous communities around Lake Atitlan.
Whether you have never visited Guatemala or have traveled down numerous times, the Volcan-o-thon will offer a whole new perspective (from 10,000 feet!) on Starfish's work and the community.
DETAILS:
The Volcan-o-thon is a two-part adventure. You will meet Starfish students, visit their homes, and understand how women’s empowerment changes lives. Then, you will challenge yourself to climb San Pedro volcano to honor and support the incredible young women who are summiting their own mountains.
There are only 30 spots for the Volcan-o-thon. Participants will raise at least $1,000 in pledges to climb San Pedro volcano. Participants may self-pledge or raise funds from family, friends, co-workers, and others through www.crowdrise.com/volcanothon.
The deadline for pledges is Monday, December 31, 2012. If pledges are not confirmed by December 31, Starfish will open up spots to those on the waiting list.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Please contact Darcy Struckhoff at darcy@starfishonebyone.org to sign up or for questions.
WHAT IS THE CLIMB LIKE?
Adventurers of all levels are welcome to climb San Pedro. The climb is not technical, but it is rigorous. We will climb through many different microclimates from corn fields to coffee fields through the cloud forest to the 10,000 foot summit. The climb will take approximately 3-5 hours, but don’t worry about reaching the summit- just being there is a victory for the young women of Starfish!
A team of local guides will accompany us and there will be assistance stations providing hydration and snacks, as well as any needed medical care, along the way. To get an idea of what you can expect from the climb, please check out this recent article and video!
HOW WILL I GET THERE?
The easiest option is to travel with the experts at Walking Tree Travel, a Colorado based company that is partnering with Starfish for this innovative project. Walking Tree is highly experienced in Guatemala and will provide all the logistical support (transport, hotel, meals, etc) from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart.
You will start the trip with an evening in colonial Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and then spend several days in Panajachel on majestic Lake Atitlan with Starfish. While there, you will participate in Starfish mentorship group, meet mentors, and visit Starfish families to see firsthand how Starfish girls are going to change the world. Then, we climb! There is an option to extend your trip to take in the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal in the northeastern part of the country. Please visit http://www.walkingtree.org/2013-starfish-guatemala-program/ for more detailed trip information, including itinerary, costs, packing lists, etc.
This is a truly unique way to challenge yourself and support young women who are summiting their own mountains.
For more information on Starfish, please contact Darcy Struckhoff: darcy@starfishonebyone.org
The first annual Volcan-o-ton supports Starfish One by One in thier mission to empower young Mayan women in Guatemala through education and mentorship. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more about Starfish’s work to unlock the girl effect in the indigenous communities around Lake Atitlan.
Whether you have never visited Guatemala or have traveled down numerous times, the Volcan-o-thon will offer a whole new perspective (from 10,000 feet!) on Starfish's work and the community.
DETAILS:
The Volcan-o-thon is a two-part adventure. You will meet Starfish students, visit their homes, and understand how women’s empowerment changes lives. Then, you will challenge yourself to climb San Pedro volcano to honor and support the incredible young women who are summiting their own mountains.
There are only 30 spots for the Volcan-o-thon. Participants will raise at least $1,000 in pledges to climb San Pedro volcano. Participants may self-pledge or raise funds from family, friends, co-workers, and others through www.crowdrise.com/volcanothon.
The deadline for pledges is Monday, December 31, 2012. If pledges are not confirmed by December 31, Starfish will open up spots to those on the waiting list.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Please contact Darcy Struckhoff at darcy@starfishonebyone.org to sign up or for questions.
WHAT IS THE CLIMB LIKE?
Adventurers of all levels are welcome to climb San Pedro. The climb is not technical, but it is rigorous. We will climb through many different microclimates from corn fields to coffee fields through the cloud forest to the 10,000 foot summit. The climb will take approximately 3-5 hours, but don’t worry about reaching the summit- just being there is a victory for the young women of Starfish!
A team of local guides will accompany us and there will be assistance stations providing hydration and snacks, as well as any needed medical care, along the way. To get an idea of what you can expect from the climb, please check out this recent article and video!
HOW WILL I GET THERE?
The easiest option is to travel with the experts at Walking Tree Travel, a Colorado based company that is partnering with Starfish for this innovative project. Walking Tree is highly experienced in Guatemala and will provide all the logistical support (transport, hotel, meals, etc) from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart.
You will start the trip with an evening in colonial Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and then spend several days in Panajachel on majestic Lake Atitlan with Starfish. While there, you will participate in Starfish mentorship group, meet mentors, and visit Starfish families to see firsthand how Starfish girls are going to change the world. Then, we climb! There is an option to extend your trip to take in the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal in the northeastern part of the country. Please visit http://www.walkingtree.org/2013-starfish-guatemala-program/ for more detailed trip information, including itinerary, costs, packing lists, etc.
This is a truly unique way to challenge yourself and support young women who are summiting their own mountains.
For more information on Starfish, please contact Darcy Struckhoff: darcy@starfishonebyone.org