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Are you a Champion? Be our Champion! Race For A Reason for Hopecam and help connect children fighting cancer. Quitting is not an option for kids fighting cancer.

05/04/2025

Hopecam Founder Len Forkas, has started his journey on Mount Everest in April of 2025—not just for the challenge, but for something much bigger. Len is climbing to raise awareness and funds so that Hopecam can connect 5,000 more children battling cancer.

Each milestone on his climb will be dedicated to a Hopecam child, because no child should have to fight cancer alone. Watch Len’s video below and follow Hopecam.org for all of Len’s Blog posts!

In April 2025, Hopecam Founder Len Forkas, will begin his journey to climb Mount Everest—not just for the challenge, but for something much bigger. Len is c...

01/14/2024

Len Forkas founder of Hopecam has successfully reached the South Pole! Read all blog posts below! Congratulations Len!

Jeannie Buhr January 13, 2024 Arrival At The South Pole Jeannie Buhr January 13, 2024 The weather on this trip has been absolutely perfect. Every day sunny & still...beautiful blue sky (except Wednesday pm) & NO WIND. Yesterday we stopped at 10:30 for our first rest stop and we could see a glimmerin...

04/16/2023

New blog post from Hopecam Founder Len Forkas!

“Rest day climb - first real look at Ama Dablam and Mt Everest before returning back to Namche. We had a beautiful morning to trek and visited a museum in the village about Sherpa life and the Sherpa climbing community. After lunch it rained for the first time during the expedition. A good time fo...

04/15/2023

New blog post!

Today Len made the trek from Phadking to Namche Bazaar. Trekking 6 miles and ascending 3,300 feet. Views of the mountains unfolded as they climbed through dense pine forests following the Dudh Koshi River in the Sagamartha National Park . They made some new friends along the way and arrived five

04/14/2023

Len Forkas Hopecam Mt. Everest latest update below!

Len had to take care of some last minute prep in Kathmandu starting with the immigration department. Nepal Ambassador Sridhar Khatri provided Len a visa but it was limited to 30 days and he needed a few more weeks. He completed last minute shopping and bought a pair of 8000 meter down pants for

04/12/2023

Len Forkas's Hopecam Mt. Everest latest update below!

Len stopped by the Taj Mahal and then continued onto Kathmandu. Upon arrival he was greeted by his guide Chhiring Sherpa with a welcome yellow Khata for a safe journey. Read more about his travel journey and make a donation today! https://www.hopecam.org/mt-everest-expedition-blog/2023/4/12/kathmandu-arrival

04/11/2023

Len is all packed and is on a plane to Mt. Everest! Read about his journey and follow his blog updates and make a donation to help more children with cancer connect!

Len is all packed up and is on a plane to Mt. Everest! Len is holding a Hopecam flag for the Mt. Everest Summit honoring the 4,000 children that Hopecam has impacted for over 20 years. Len says “Thanks to all for the good vibes, prayers and donations to reach our $1 million goal. After 16 days,$29...

04/08/2023

Hopecam’s Founder Len Forkas, is gearing up for his biggest adventure yet - Mount Everest in April 2023!

As with all of his expeditions, this adventure will honor Hopecam children every step of the way.

Len will be honoring 25 Hopecam children (one for each of the stops as he summits Everest).

Len has already reached 27% of his $1 million goal. Read more about the expedition here: https://www.hopecam.org/mount-everest

You can also make a donation at: https://bit.ly/leneverest

Mt Everest Expedition 2023 to Raise $1,000,000 for Kids with Cancer - JustGiving

03/30/2023

BIG NEWS! In two weeks, Hopecam Founder Len Forkas is climbing Mt Everest with a goal of raising $1,000,000 for kids with cancer! Stay tuned for ways to get involved and cheer him on!

https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2023/03/reston-man-will-climb-mount-everest-to-raise-money-for-children-with-cancer/?fbclid=IwAR11TjsP0FaQsKE072zJ8S-GzzY1GFnI6HkTMYdj2sfBhdAGJxI_vfe2r7k

A 63-year-old man in Reston, Virginia, plans to climb Mount Everest in order to raise money for children who are battling cancer.

06/22/2021

Hopecam Founder Len Forkas reached the Summit at Denali this past Sunday!

Congratulations to our June 3rd team who reached 20,310 feet, top of Denali at approx. 6:15 PM local time. They are currently working their way back down to high camp. Great work to the entire team - led by all time favorite and long time mountain guide Wesley Bunch. 🏔 Photo: .girard

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