SADS Foundation :: Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation

Rich Bennett (climb leader) and friends will be climbing to the top of Mt. Rainier to raise money and awareness for SADS.

Facts about the Climb

• Mt. Rainier, at 14,411 feet is the tallest mountain in the state of Washington
• It is the most heavily glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states
• We will be climbing the mighty Emmons glacier, which dominates the East face of the mountain
• Be aware: Mt. Rainier is a mountain loaded with challenges, including high altitude, yawning crevasses, extreme mountain weather, and other objective hazards
• Climbers will set their goal, whether it is simply to climb up to high camp at 10,000 to 11,000 feet where they can enjoy the views of the Cascade Range, or to go all the way to the top!  

If you are interested in climbing, the information below will explain more about the climb and your responsibility as a climber. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in climbing. All climbers must raise (or donate) a minimum of $500. (Microsoft Word documents):

 Introduction Letter from Dr. Chris Anderson about the Climb

Climber's_Profile

 Climber's Medical Information

 Gear List

 Recommended Reading List for Mt. Rainier Climb

 Other Useful Information About Preparing for Climb

Chris Anderson, MD

Why are you so passionate about SADS?

My father had Wolff-Parkinson-White, and would go into atrial fibrillation, faint, and do all sorts of bad things like that. His cardiologist told him he may die of a sudden arrhythmic death. He had an ablation fairly early in the days of catheter ablation and was cured. I thought, "well if I can do this for kids what Dr. Sonny Jackman did for my dad, that would really be something!" My professional goals very closely mirror the goals of SADS Foundation, and my vision is to expand the on those goals to build a national infrastructure that includes CPR training of all parents, teachers and coaches, widespread deployment of AED's, and markedly improved public awareness.

What do you hope to personally gain from participating in this climb?

To summit Mount Rainier , you know you've done something big! I personally want to experience that again, to see the views, to enjoy the cameraderie of climbing with others who share that sentiment. But most of all, I want to see the goals of the Foundation met. I can climb Mt Rainier with Harry, the Spokane Mountaineers, other friends anytime. What makes this climb special is the purpose behind it!

What do you hope SADS gains from this climb?

I want to see SADS grow, and to see the foundation of this national infrastructure become a reality. All we need is the ears of the right people to see it happen. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and donate to me online. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate! So donate now. Many thanks for your support.