Funding History
A Look Back At The Impact of Our Funding
Summary
Since 2007, we have raised approximately $750,000.
Approximately 33% of the donations support experiences to heal those affected by cancer and MS.
Approximately 66% goes directly to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, for difficult-to-fund, early stage research.
As Climb For Hope is an all volunteer organization, no funds raised are spent on administration.
History
2006 - 2018
During our early years, funds raised by climbers helped Dr. Leisha Emens conduct clinical research on a vaccine to reprogram immune cells to recognize cancer cells as a foreign enemy and a target them for destruction.
2010 - Present
In 2010 Climb For Hope expanded our fundraising to support MS Research, funding Dr. Peter Calabresi’s work at Johns Hopkins University’s Project Restore.
Click here to read more about our current MS funding priorities.
2019 - Present
In 2018, with Dr. Emens’ work well established, Climb For Hope began funding Andrew Ewald’s work at the Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Program in the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Click here to read more about our current MS funding priorities.