Fifth Annual Climb for the Kids to Benefit Kids Fighting Cancer

WHAT: Denver man will hold his Fifth Annual Climb for the Kids to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation on Saturday, July 15, 2023. All proceeds raised will directly benefit children and teens fighting cancer.

WHO: On Saturday, July 15, Martin Kisel and his climbing buddy Steve Jackson, along with a few other generous mountaineers, are going to reach for the Summit of La Plata Peak, a stunning scenic 14er in Colorado (14,344 feet) to raise money for children and teens fighting cancer!

WHEN: On Saturday, July 15, 2023

WHERE: The Summit of La Plata Peak, a stunning scenic 14er in Colorado (14,344 feet)

WHY: During the past four years, Martin Kisel has raised $14,489 to benefit brave young cancer patients nationwide. Thanks to the amazing support from our generous donors, this year they are determined to continue the momentum with their climb to the Summit of La Plata Peak.

The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation now serves more than 16,100 children and teens in 66 Children’s Cancer Treatment Centers across the nation every single month, including the location closest to La Plata Peak, the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado! Nowhere else in the nation does such a program exist. Colleen Kisel founded the organization in 1996 after her then seven-year-old son Martin had been diagnosed with leukemia in 1993. Ms. Kisel discovered that giving her son a toy after each procedure provided a calming distraction from his pain, noting that when children are diagnosed with cancer their world soon becomes filled with doctors, nurses, chemotherapy drugs, surgeries and seemingly endless painful procedures. Martin celebrated his 29th anniversary of remission from the disease in March of this year.

With your support, we can ensure that these brave kids can continue to receive their favorite toys for their courage!

If you would like further information about the Treasure Chest Foundation, please contact Colleen Kisel at 1-708-687-TOYS (8697) or visit the Foundation’s website at www.treasurechest.org.

Visit the following link to read about the fundraiser and donate directly on GoFundMe: gofundme.com/climbforthekids-2023

Visit the following link to donate on our site and mention 5th Annual Climb for the Kids: treasurechest.org/donations

Mail your donation of ANY amount to:
The Treasure Chest Foundation
5th Annual Climb for the Kids
15430 70th Court, Orland Park, IL 60462

Your entire donation is tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

Donations raised on the gofundme platform are sent directly to the Treasure Chest Foundation.