Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research

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Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research Period. In 1990, Laura Evans ended her 7th week in isolation during a bone marrow transplant to fight Stage III breast cancer. Aconcagua. At 22,841 feet, Mt.

Expedition Inspiration is fighting to find a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime so that we can save our daughters, mothers, brothers, sisters and all those we love from the disease. During her isolation, she dreamed of combining her two passions: mountain climbing and finding a cure for breast cancer. She imagined a team of breast cancer survivors and their supporters overcoming the challenges of mountain climbing together to bring awareness and financial support to finding a cure for breast cancer. It would be a visible tribute to the courage of breast cancer survivors everywhere. To Laura, there was no more appropriate parallel between summiting one of the world's tallest peaks and fighting breast cancer. After recovery, Laura's dreams turned to action as she founded Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research in 1995 with Peter Whittaker. Laura set out to climb Argentina's Mt. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. In February 1995, Laura and Peter Whittaker, premier international mountain guide and founder of Summits Adventure Travel, led a team of 17 breast cancer survivors to Aconcagua's summit. They raised awareness, research funds and hope for the breast cancer cause. From this initial effort, Expedition Inspiration has continued its mission to find breast cancer cures in our lifetime with hikes, climbs, an Annual Symposium, Young Investigator Awards and other fundraising events.

🎀 GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, BUT MAKE IT PINK! 🍷Ladies, grab your PJs and your girls because Siren Song W**emaker’s Loft & Bistro...
10/15/2026

🎀 GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, BUT MAKE IT PINK! 🍷

Ladies, grab your PJs and your girls because Siren Song W**emaker’s Loft & Bistro is hosting a Girls’ Night Out: W**e & PJ Party!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Eagle, Idaho (W**emaker's Loft & Bistro)

Enjoy an evening of:
The Muse sparkling w**e
A delicious grazing board
Chocolate pairings
An ’80s & ’90s playlist

And the best part? 10% of ticket sales will benefit Expedition Inspiration and support breast cancer research! 💗

🎟️ $50 for members | $65 for non-members

Additional w**e will be available by the glass and bottle, and club members receive 20% off bottles.

Put on your PJs, gather your girls, sip some w**e, and support an incredible cause. What better excuse for a girls’ night out?

**eAndPJParty

HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE OKTOBERBREAST A SUCCESS!A massive shoutout to Franz Witte for hosting Oktoberbreast ...
10/15/2026

HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE OKTOBERBREAST A SUCCESS!

A massive shoutout to Franz Witte for hosting Oktoberbreast and bringing everyone together for such a great event! We also want to give a HUGE thank you to Casting for Recovery and River Discovery and every single person, business, and volunteer who participated, contributed, and helped make this event happen! ❤️

Events like these are a reminder of what makes our community so special. The time, effort, generosity, and support from everyone involved do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful to have been part of it!

Thank you for supporting great causes, bringing people together, and making a difference in our community. We appreciate every one of you! 🙌

See you all next year!

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀Breast cancer doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It impacts families,...
10/05/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It impacts families, friends, caregivers, and entire communities. Behind every diagnosis is a person with a story, a family praying for good news, and a community ready to stand beside them.

To every woman fighting, every survivor, every caregiver, and every family walking through this journey: you are seen, you are loved, and you are not alone.

🎀 Wear pink. Spread awareness. Support those fighting. And never underestimate the power of showing up for someone.

This month, Expedition Inspiration is standing with everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.To those currently fi...
10/01/2026

This month, Expedition Inspiration is standing with everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.

To those currently fighting: keep going.
To those in remission: we celebrate your strength.
To those who have lost someone: we remember them with you.
And to the caregivers, families, friends, and loved ones walking alongside someone through their journey: your support matters more than you know.

Cancer doesn’t just affect one person. It affects families, friendships, communities, and entire lives.

At Expedition Inspiration, we believe in showing up, lifting others up, and reminding people that they are not alone. This month, let’s spread awareness, encourage one another, support cancer research, and take a moment to appreciate the people in our lives.

For everyone fighting their own battle right now: we see you. We’re rooting for you. Keep pushing forward. Together, we can inspire hope beyond the diagnosis.

There is strength in taking things one moment at a time. For those navigating breast cancer, the journey can feel long a...
09/21/2026

There is strength in taking things one moment at a time. For those navigating breast cancer, the journey can feel long and uncertain...but every breath, every step, and every day forward matters.

At Expedition Inspiration, we’re inspired by the courage it takes to keep moving, the people who walk beside us, and the hope that keeps us going.

One moment. One breath. One step at a time. 💗

Motivational Monday 💗A new week. A fresh start. Another reason to keep moving forward.Breast cancer has touched far too ...
09/14/2026

Motivational Monday 💗
A new week. A fresh start. Another reason to keep moving forward.

Breast cancer has touched far too many lives, but so has the strength, courage, and determination of the people fighting it...and the communities standing beside them.

Today, let’s choose hope. Let’s choose progress. And let’s keep showing up for a future where fewer lives are changed by breast cancer. 🎀✨

Motivational Monday 💗 For everyone facing breast cancer, every day is a reminder of just how strong the human spirit can...
09/07/2026

Motivational Monday 💗 For everyone facing breast cancer, every day is a reminder of just how strong the human spirit can be.

Today, we’re celebrating the courage to keep going, the strength found in community, and the hope that comes from advancing breast cancer research. Every step toward better treatments, earlier detection, and better outcomes matters.

Keep going. Keep believing. Keep inspiring. 💗

Breast cancer touches more lives than we often realize. 💗At Expedition Inspiration, we believe in bringing people togeth...
09/03/2026

Breast cancer touches more lives than we often realize. 💗

At Expedition Inspiration, we believe in bringing people together to support research, raise awareness, and create hope for those affected by breast cancer.

Every conversation matters. Every story matters. Every effort to advance research brings us closer to a future with better treatments and better outcomes.

Together, we can make a difference. 🎀

Monday is a good reminder: you don’t have to see the whole path to take the next step.Our Expedition Inspiration journey...
08/31/2026

Monday is a good reminder: you don’t have to see the whole path to take the next step.

Our Expedition Inspiration journey to Galena Peak was built one step at a time...with determination, courage, and an incredible community beside us.

Whatever mountain you’re facing this week, keep moving forward. Your next step matters. 🥾✨

“Climbing is calling, and I must go.” 🏔️💗For Expedition Inspiration, the call was bigger than the mountain. Our team cli...
08/29/2026

“Climbing is calling, and I must go.” 🏔️💗

For Expedition Inspiration, the call was bigger than the mountain. Our team climbed Galena Peak with purpose...turning miles, mountain views, and a whole lot of determination into support for breast cancer research.

Because sometimes the best way forward is one step, one climb, and one summit at a time. 🥾✨

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