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on 20-Nov-02 10:09 AM
The Everest Peace Project
www.everestpeaceproject.org
info@everestpeaceproject.com
Hi, my name is Lance Trumbull. I am the organizer and creator of The
Everest Peace Project. We are organizing a humanitarian climb of Mt. Everest
for Peace, Religious Tolerance-Education and Understanding.
Mission Statement:
The Year 2003 marks the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt.
Everest—one of the greatest physical achievements of the twentieth
century.
On this glorious anniversary, The Everest Peace Project is organizing
an expedition to climb Mt. Everest, which will include climbers from
every major religious tradition.
Although we will celebrate our diversity and our differences, this is an event that will focus on our commonality. We will climb together not as individuals who belong only to this or that nation or religion, but as a team—as brothers and sisters who all share a
common home: the earth. This climb will not just be one of physical strength and
endurance, but a climb for peace, religious tolerance-education and
understanding.
The climb will also be a humanitarian endeavor, for we
will be raising money for our charity: The Children's World Education
Foundation. It is our goal to show that people from all races and
beliefs can come together in a peaceful way and set an example to the world
that we can all unite for peace and religious tolerance.
There will be no national or religious flags, the symbol which we will wear on our clothing and the flag which we will proudly plant on the top of the summit of Mt.
Everest will be that of the earth.
We would like your help. We are trying to rally the world behind our
cause and you can help make a difference. How? Since this a global
project, we are looking for endorsements from people from all religious faiths
and from all parts of the world.
We are also seeking support from various religious and peace foundations, mountain climbers, religious leaders, and of course, all media and internet contacts are welcome. If you believe in our cause and/or know people who also share a similar vision, please send us a quote of endorsement so we can post it on our web site for promoting peace, religious tolerance and understanding. Please relay our message to
your friends and family. Help make this project grow!
Any comments or suggestions are gladly welcome.
Please email your information to: info@everestpeaceproject.org
Sincerely,
Lance Trumbull
The Everest Peace Project
Kathmandu, Nepal
(977-1) 432767
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