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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 15, 2009.
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Sponsor Chris's Revolutions as he climbs up Kilimanjaro. One Revolution per dollar. You will get updates prior to the climb and periodic updates from the mountain during the attempt.
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50 Revolutions. Along with the updates, you will be given a link and password to the press site where you will be able to track Chris’s progress in real time on a Google satellite map.
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100 Revolutions. Along with the updates and tracking, you and a guest will join Chris at one of the post-Kilimanjaro celebrations in New York or Park City. If you can't make it, donate the tickets to a good cause.
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Sponsor Chris's final revolution at the top of Kilimanjaro and get credit in the film as a major sponsor!
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Chris broke his back in a skiing accident on December 20, 1988 while a member of the Middlebury College ski team. He was 20 years old. After two months in the hospital he returned to Middlebury for the spring semester. Three days short of the accident's first anniversary, he started to ski in a monoski--okay, ski might be a bit of a stretch, he started to fall down in a monoski. Within two years, he was named to the US Disabled Ski Team.
During his career he won more Paralmypic skiing medals (12) than any man in history. In 1994, he swept all four (slalom, giant slalom, super G, and downhill) events at the Paralympics in Lillehammer, Norway. In all, Chris competed in four winter Paralympics (Albertville, Lillehammer, Nagano, and Salt Lake City), yet he was also part of a select handful who competed in both the winter and summer Games, where he competed in three Paralympics (Atlanta, Sydney, and Athens). He won a silver medal in the 200 meters wheelchair racing in Sydney, and also won the 200 meters at the World Championships in Birmingham, England, joining a very elite group to win World Championships in a summer and winter sport.
In addition to his competition, Chris co-founded the Sarah Will and Chris Waddell Instructional Monoski Camp, which provided the starting ground for many future members of the US Disabled Ski Team, and others who just wanted to enjoy the sport more. He graduated from Middlebury with a degree in International Politics and Economics, acted in the soap opera "Loving," and was one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 1998. He moved to Park City prior to the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and Paralymics, though he grew up in Massachusetts.
This is such a wonderful story and so inspiring. If you can't see your wings they are back there! Each and every endeavor and success that you have had,has and will affect so many people. Hopefully all of us can continue in some way to help you continue your wonderful efforts in making the world more aware of how important it is to acknowledge all of our fellowmen no matter their disabilities. Behind you all the way Chris!
Chris - you are an inspiration to all...keep pushing...you will make the summit! I can feel it. Despite not reaching your goal, you have touched the hearts and minds of many, and had an impact emotionally and spiritually on me personally. I would love the chance to meet you, please continue to update on your progress, and when you return to the US please contact me - todd@peaceparkexpeditions.org as I would love to spend some time with you. Travel Safe, Stay Strong. Peace - todd
If I could contribute more, I would. Good luck with the climb!
I wish I could contribute more. This will be a great event to tell our children that everything is possible. dan @ www.k12schoolsupplies.net
Best of luck - I climbed Kilimanjaro 14 years ago - its a beautiful place and an amazing experience!
Congratulations on your time..I knew you could do it. Thanks to Dave for all of his help in seeing that you made it through without any problems (other than breathing).
Take a little time to "smell the roses" before you prepare to leave for the big climb. We will always be at your back.
And don't forget to try the Guinness! The foreign extra brewed in Africa is AWESOME!!!
Good luck with the climb and enjoy Africa! It's a great place to be and after completing everything, take some down time and enjoy the MJ over there. It's great and remember that life is not all about being the best and boosting up your own ego, it's also about relaxing, taking time for other people and accepting things the way they are. :) So take a puff for me. After you're done proving your point, of course!
Hey Chris,
The children from the Homework Club wish you the best for a successful, inspirational climb. We are so happy to see this vision we were able to share with you become a reality. We are honored to be apart of the one-revolution family and have enjoyed sharing the dream with you and your team. You have been a role model for us and we thank you for that!
All the best,
Andrew, James, Jackson, Kasey, Amelia, Annabel, Dakota, Lane, Taylor, Jake, Emma, Christian, Hannah, Samantha, and Payton and of course the parents of the Club
THE ONE REVOLUTION TEAM THANKS ALL OF OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS:
Easton Sports Development Foundation, Trifecta Vineyards, Trek / Bontrager, KEEN, Marmot, Smith Optics, Thule, GU, The Canyons, Wasatch Adaptive Sports, EcoUsable & LoveThisLife!
Way to Go Chris and your amazing team! It was great to see you in May on the White Rim in Moab - so inspired by your dedication! Sending you great blessings and safe travels for your Summit! We know you will do it!
Dear Chris,
You spoke at my school last year. Everyone wants to have you visit again after you climb Kilimanjaro. We all wish you luck and know you will reach the top!
You go Chris! I'm proud to give you a [little] push! RawCheers!
After over a year of training, planning, training, planning...not to mention speaking engagements at nearly 40 schools across the country, 150 hours of film footage and the design and redesign of the rigs...it's almost time! Go, Chris, go!
I'm completely fascinated with your project! I wish I could back more right now (I'm without a job at the moment), but I twittered about your KSR campaign and I'll be keeping a close on your progress. Please don't give on this goal - it's truly, truly inspiring.