BY CLIMBING!

Climb-a-thon, raffle prizes from top climbing companies, climbing shoe demos, and a bake sale. It’ll be one part party, one part fundraiser, and 100% fun so come on down and join in the celebration!

When:
Saturday March, 16 2013
from 3:00pm – 9:00pm

Where:
Brooklyn Boulders
575 Degraw St. Brooklyn, NY 11217
(corner of 3rd Ave and Degraw St.)

CLIMB-A-THON – SPONSOR OUR CLIMBERS

Climbers from Peak Potential and NYC Adaptive Climbing will be climbing to represent our organizations.  Help support adaptive climbing by making pledges and sponsoring these climbers HERE

Don’t know who to sponsor? Check out our Climber Profiles HERE

and

You can donate directly to the organizations without designating a climber.

So besides sponsoring our climbers how can YOU help?

1. Participate: Participation is open which means for a small donation you can join the party!  Donations (minimum of $25) get you into Brooklyn Boulders to climb, free pizza, and one free raffle ticket!  So grab your climbing buddies and come on out to support adaptive climbing.

2. Bake Sale: Baked goods! and lots of them.  Contribute them! Buy them! Eat them! They’re delicious and all go to helping us get those with disabilities climbing.

3. Volunteer: We’ll be looking for volunteers to belay climbers and man tables.

4. Spread the word: The more the merrier!  It is a celebration after all.  Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your co-workers! It’s going to be an awesome time and they’re not going to want to miss it.

For more information about how you might be able to help with any of these things please feel free to Contact Us.

Peak Potential, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

All proceeds will go to benefit Peak Potential, Inc., NYC Adaptive Climbing, and BKB Foundation

Peak Potential is now an Amazon Affiliate.  That means that up to 7% of your purchases can now go to helping children with disabilities experience rock climbing.

By simply going through our microsite to find the things you want to buy, Amazon will donate a portion of the sale to Peak.  The items are the same as what you would find by going directly to Amazon, the prices are the same low prices you expect from Amazon, and all your Amazon checkout preferences and privileges (such as your Prime membership) still apply.  The only difference is that you get to help us help children with special needs.  So what are you waiting for?  Click the link below and get shopping!

Peak Potential Amazon

Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe that this journey that I embarked upon over six months ago has come to an end! And, what a journey it has been! From climbing the steep slopes of Killington Mountain for 14+ miles and over 5000 vertical feet with dozens of obstacles along the way at the Spartan Beast last September to the 39.3 miles of the Goofy Race-and-a-Half Challenge this past weekend, it has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. Running is an activity that has never been one of my strengths. That’s why a series of strenuous running events was the perfect choice for this fundraiser!

Last Saturday was my first half-marathon road race and last Sunday was my first full marathon. Each was an accomplishment that I will carry with me forever. If you had asked me a year ago if I could physically complete a marathon, I would have said “no” without hesitation. Today, I only want to run more and for many years to come. I will forever be grateful for that.

But, what is much more exciting is that the journey started over twelve years ago will continue to grow thanks to all of you who have so generously donated to Peak Potential (www.peakclimb.org). With over $6000 raised so far for the Run for Peak fundraiser, we have already surpassed our initial goal of $5000! That means that we have raised enough to fund the entire indoor climbing program for 2013 and the additional funds will help to provide more outdoor climbing days for children with physical disabilities! I am forever in the debt of so many people for generous donations, valuable time volunteered, and much needed kind words of support along the way. I apologize if I have not had a chance to personally say thank you to each and every one of you. It was definitely not from a lack of appreciation. Because of many of you, many more children with disabilities will have the opportunity to experience rock climbing, an activity that can truly change lives.

If you haven’t already done so and would still like to make a tax-deductible donation to Peak Potential, checks payable to Peak Potential, Inc. can be sent to:

Peak Potential, Inc.
C/O New Jersey Rock Gym
373D Route 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004

To make a donation using a credit card, please visit:
https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.aspx?ORGID2=223782039

Thank you, again.
With Warmest Regards,
JenFu

Peak Potential, Inc.  is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  All donations made to Peak Potential, Inc. are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.

Peak Potential is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in a hands-on volunteering experience. The pool of volunteers is incredibly diverse in age and experience. From high school students to medical professionals, from expert climbers to those with no prior climbing experience at all, many have chosen to commit their time to ensure that Peak Potential continues to reach as many children as possible. Currently, almost all of our volunteers attend our twice a week sessions at New Jersey Rock Gym as belayers or climbing coaches providing hands-on help to our participants.

Every new volunteer will need to be belay certified by the NJ Rock Gym prior to being allowed to belay within our program.  New volunteers will be trained in how to modify general belaying technique for our program and in the use of adaptive techniques to aid our participants.

We encourage anyone interested to contact us via email at volunteer@peakclimb.org. We also welcome anyone to come and attend a session during the week to see first hand what this unique volunteer opportunity is like.

Help Spread the Word

We are always in search of new volunteers. You can help us by Downloading a Volunteer Recruitment Tearsheet to hang up on your work, school, or favorite shop bulletin board. Get Adobe

The Peak Potential climbing program is open to children with physical disabilities.  To apply to our program all you have to do is submit an application packet.  However, to ensure the safety of both our participants and our volunteers, enrollment candidates must first be able to meet our general requirements.

General Requirements:
1. Be age 4 or older
2. Be of a minimum weight of 36 pounds
3. Be able to consistently follow given directions

If your child meets these basic requirements and you would like to enroll him/her in Peak Potential you can submit an application packet to the following address:

Peak Potential, Inc.
c/o NJ Rock Gym
373D RT 46 W
Fairfield, NJ 07004

Items that should be included in your application packet:
1. Participant Application (link also below)
2. Waiver form (link also below)
3. A letter of medical clearance or prescription from your child’s doctor (Pediatrician, Orthopedist, etc)
4. Your contact information including email address

In order to read the two forms below you will need to have adobe pdf reader.   Get Adobe

Application	Waiver