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Kayla Ames

Climb for a Cause 2025

Fundraising for Washington's National Park Fund
US$2,326
raised of US$4,100 target
Climb for a Cause is a fundraising program at Washington's National Park Funds that gives climbers a once in a lifetime opportunity to climb an iconic peak in one of Washwhile giving back to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.

Story

Being in nature has always been my happy place. The place I escaped the modern world, the place I could let go of all my troubles and just be. The outdoors has molded my life from my childhood days of making up stories in the woods with friends to my adulthood years of building life-changing relationships through shared love of outdoor adventures. The Washington National Parks in particular house some of my favorite nature spots in the world: from hiking the Pan Handle Gap at Mt Rainer to my favorite bike trail along Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Sharing these places with my loved ones are some of my most cherished life memories. I couldn’t be more excited to help raise money for these parks while also planning to embark on my first summit attempt of my favorite Mountain, Rainer!

You can help the parks continue to enable people to make precise life changing memories, including my Rainer summit, with your support today! The funds we raise beyond the climb cost will directly support critical park projects in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. 🌄✨

Thank you for your support!

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About the campaign

Climb for a Cause is a fundraising program at Washington's National Park Funds that gives climbers a once in a lifetime opportunity to climb an iconic peak in one of Washwhile giving back to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.

About the charity

Washington's National Park Fund is the official nonprofit partner to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. Donations fund 30-40 priority projects chosen by park staff every year, from search and rescue equipment to trail maintenance, wildlife studies, and more.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$2,326.00
Online donations
US$1,401.00
Offline donations
US$925.00

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