With so much wealth in our sector and society, nobody should have to go without basic needs and access to opportunity.  I'm embarking on a 3 day hike in the White Mountains - The Timmerman Traverse - to benefit Life Science Cares and help dismantle poverty.  The Traverse will take our team of hikers 23 miles across the Presidential Traverse in the White Mountains. I have committed to raise $25,000 and our team has committed to cumulatively raise $500,000 for Life Science Cares and our network of 27 partner non-profit organizations.  Please consider a donation to support this incredible initiative.  Funds from the Traverse will support grant making in three areas:

1. Survival:  Without addressing basic needs like food security, safety, health care, and housing, we cannot expect individuals to emerge from poverty. We will fund multiple organizations working these areas to ensure Boston’s most vulnerable residents have a strong foundation on which to build. We believe every person has the right to these basic human needs, and a significant portion of our effort goes to helping these organizations.
2. Education:  A proven path to long-term financial success and overall happiness is education. That’s why Life Science Cares supports STEM education, college preparation and success, educational enrichment, and programs that support and
   inspire students of every age. We also bring students into life science companies to learn more about careers in the sector, encouraging students to pursue science and laying the groundwork for a diverse future workforce.
3. Sustainability:  Includes organizations that work in job creation, job training, mentoring, and economic development. We believe that providing support to the best organizations that work to help families and individuals to lift themselves sustainably out of poverty is also an important need for the community.

Thank you - truly.

Katherine