This next year, I’m honored and so excited to be partnering with the Kyle Pease Foundation to improve the lives of people with disabilities by providing opportunities for them to participate in sports and experience the joy that comes with it. The Kyle Pease Foundation is a nonprofit organization that creates inclusive experiences for individuals with disabilities by pairing them with push-assist athletes. Together, they compete in races like 5Ks, marathons, and even Ironman events, giving people with disabilities the chance to experience the thrill of crossing the finish line, hearing the cheers of the crowd, and receiving their medals with pride.
In 2024, I had the privilege of taking on a personal challenge by completing the 29029 Everesting event at Snowbasin, UT. For those unfamiliar with it, 29029 involves hiking the vertical equivalent height of Mount Everest—29,029 feet—by repeatedly climbing a mountain until the total elevation gain is reached - all within 36 hours. It was an incredibly grueling and humbling experience, but also one that filled me with a deep sense of accomplishment and a new perspective on perseverance, determination and grit. It was a reminder of how powerful it is to set a challenging goal, push through the obstacles, and experience the rush of crossing a finish line. I thought about the athletes supported by the Kyle Pease Foundation throughout the event and the barriers they overcome each time they compete.
As part of my journey of participating in another 29029 Everesting event at Sun Valley, ID in June 2025, I’m raising $10,000 to help the Kyle Pease Foundation provide more of these life-changing opportunities and help athletes of all abilities experience their own magic and sense of accomplishment. Your support will directly enable these athletes to experience the same joy, pride, and excitement I felt completing 29029. Whether it’s crossing the finish line at a 5K or an Ironman, the sense of accomplishment and inclusion is a powerful gift.
Every donation—no matter the size—is deeply appreciated and is 100% tax-deductible. Your contribution helps make it possible for individuals with disabilities to experience the rush of competition, the support of their push-assist athletes, and the joy of achieving something incredible.
If you feel moved to support this mission, I would be so grateful for your help. Together, we can create more opportunities for athletes of all abilities to experience inclusion, achievement, and the thrill of crossing the finish line.
Thank you so much for reading, and for supporting me on this journey toward a more inclusive future for all athletes. I am honored to climb for those who cannot as a member of Team KPF, representing The Kyle Pease Foundation.
