Climbing the Mountain for the Hungry
and the Homeless
| ORANGE COUNTY, CA (April 10, 2004) |
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HomeAid Orange County board president Michael Schlesinger is one of the HomeAid supporters attending the Everest 2004 kickoff with baseball great Darrell Miller who donated his time to help raise funds for this climb-a-thon benefiting the homeless and hungry residing in Orange County.
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This spring attorney, Daniel Nassie will embark upon the adventure of a lifetime. Not only will he be fulfilling a long-held dream - to trek Mt. Everest - but in the process, Nassie, along with his climbing, including his twin sons, Justin and Jordon - will be helping thousands of men, women and children who are climbing their own insurmountable mountains every day of their lives.
Nassie's brain-child, Mt. Everest 2004 - climbing the mountain for hunger and homelessness - supported by the Orange County Association of REALTORS (OCAR) recently kicked off its fundraiser at the Irvine Sports Club where realtors, HomeAid Orange County supporters, and building industry members were on hand to meet and greet Anaheim Angels great, Darrell Miller who kindly donated his time to aid the hungry and homeless.
Nassie's fund-raising journey to the top of the world begins on April 10, 2004 in Los Angeles, and then passes through Taiwan, Singapore, and New Delhi, ultimately settling in Katmandu, Nepal - the departure city. From Katmandu the Everest team led by Nassie and his sons will make its way to base camp some 17,000 feet above sea level. From there an advance team will push forward carrying the Everest 2004 flag that will be planted at the Everest summit over 29,000 feet high.
The community is being invited to pledge support for this first-time ever "climb-a-thon." Pledges can be donated at a flat rate or at the rate of $.01 per foot for maximum feet of 29,035, i.e. $290. If preferred, companies and individuals may take advantage of marketing opportunities available through various sponsorships and underwriting levels. Top sponsors to date include Pardee Homes, SOCAL MLS and individual donor, Justin Schaefer with pledges to date totaling over $25,000.
All team members are responsible for covering their own costs (approximately $7,000) so that every penny earned from pledges and sponsorships go directly to HomeAid Orange County and the Second Harvest Food Bank, the charity recipients.
Those interested in pledging support may contact Daniel Nassie (949) 752-5370 or visit www.mteverest2004.com.
  
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