Today we celebrate and give thanks to fathers. As I have mentioned since the beginning of the Expedition Hope mission, there are so many life events I have missed out on and wished I had the opportunity to share with my father. Today I simply wish my father peace. Also on this day, my siblings [...]
On Saturday, June 5, NAMI Indianapolis, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is hosting the 2nd annual NAMI Indianapolis Walk-A-Thon. Proceeds from the Walk will help support the programs and services of NAMI Indianapolis. This 5K (3.1 mile) community Walk-A-Thon is designed as a non-competitive, family-friendly event and will be held [...]
Today, May 6th, is the day my father lost his battle with depression and committed suicide. I was 16 years old, but the memories are vivid. As I have written numerous times before, this is a day that I can never forget. This day ultimately is the driving force that continues to keep me motivated [...]
May is Mental Health Month. Mental Health America is encouraging Americans to get involved in their Live Your Life WellSM campaign. This is a national public education campaign dedicated to helping people cope with stress and enhance their well-being. The following is from the Mental Health America web site: Stress can take a huge toll [...]
I am once again honored to serve as a committee member for the 2010 NAMI Indianapolis Walk-A-Thon event. On Saturday, June 5, NAMI Indianapolis, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is hosting the 2nd annual NAMI Indianapolis Walk-A-Thon. Proceeds from the Walk will help support the programs and services of NAMI [...]
I wanted to extend my congratulations to local climbers and friends, Ace and Dave, for reaching the summit of Mt. Aconcagua. I had the opportunity to meet and have breakfast with Ace last week and to hear all about their experiences in Argentina. I was happy to hear they had fairly good weather that allowed [...]
I wanted to extend best wishes to two Indianapolis friends, Dave and Ace, who have currently reached base camp on Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina. They are both accomplished climbers: Dave has summitted several big peaks around the world, including Mt. Everest in 1997. Ace has reached the summit of Mt. McKinley (Denali) and Mt. Kilimanjaro, [...]
Yesterday, January 10, I turned 40 years old. For some, another birthday or age is just another day. No big deal. For others, turning a certain age can be a time for much thought and “taking stock” of one’s life. I have certainly been one of those that “turning 40” has forced me to take [...]
With the end of 2009 only a few days away, and as we look ahead to a new year, new beginnings and new challenges, I have a few updates and reflections to share as we come to the close of yet another year. These past several months have certainly been a series of big changes, [...]
It’s been a busy past several months, and it’s been hard to find the time to write! There’s much to say, and longer entries will be forthcoming. But for now, I wanted to share three event updates: One: Last Sunday (October 4) wrapped up the four-week series of “The Seven Summits — An Indianapolis Mountaineering [...]