The 10th Anniversary Climb

Please Note: The online registration and donation functions for this event are now closed. Please call 709-579-7325 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information or to make a donation.

HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR 10TH ANNUAL CLIMB!  Saturday, October 24th was a cold, blustery day, but the event was a great success with more than 300 climbers and over $20,000 raised for young adults with cancer… AND COUNTING!  Check out our Climb News page to learn more about the success of the event.

Congratulations to Scott Adams, top pledge earner with over $1,100 in pledges, and also to Holy Heart High for winning the Champion’s Banner for school participation!

Here are some pictures from this year’s Climb…

When and where?

The 10th Anniversary Climb up Signal Hill in St. John’s, NL is on Saturday, October 24th, 2009. Registration will take place outside the Aliant Fort William Building at the base of Signal Hill and begins at 1:00pm for a 2:00pm climb. The return trip takes about 45 minutes and we’ll make sure you get a hamburger and a drink when you arrive back!

What is it?

Each fall Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) supporters climb stairs, hills, and even mountains all over the world! Climbs celebrate the “never give up spirit” that is core to YACC’s initiatives and raise money to fund YACC’s support programs for young adults with cancer in Canada.

This year, YACC dedicates The Climb to all of our survivor buddies who have passed. Although they are no longer with us, their spirit will always remain a part of everything we do. We invite you to dedicate your climb in memory, or in honor of, a family member or friend.

How do I register?

We encourage you to register online in advance of The Climb. This way, you can collect online pledges from family and friends that may not be local to you. It will also make the registration process quicker on the day of The Climb. You may also register in person the day of The Climb starting at 1:00pm outside the Aliant Fort William building.

How much does it cost?

The registration fee is $15 for students and $25 for adults. Pledges totaling $35 or more will waive your fee!  All climbers will receive a Young Adult Cancer Canada Climb t-shirt* and a BBQ snack.

How do I raise money?

You can collect pledges in two ways – online and in person. Register online and collect online pledges from family and friends. You may also collect pledges in person with this pledge sheet. THIS FORM IS FOR OFFLINE DONATIONS ONLY - DO NOT RECORD YOUR ONLINE DONATIONS HERE. Bring all fully completed pledge sheets and funds raised with you on the day of The Climb. If you ONLY have ONLINE donations you do NOT need to bring this form.

Win Stuff!

A Champion’s Banner is presented each year to the school that gets the most students out to climb. Last year’s winner was Holy Heart of Mary High School with 87 students participating. Will they hold the title this year?

A prize will also be awarded to the top pledge earner and climbers raising $500 or more in pledges will receive a special YACC Climb shirt!

*T-shirts guaranteed for first 500 participants only

Check out this video of Geoff “training” for the 2007 Climb!