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More than $5,000 raised for three charities
Kimberley resident Michael Meinig climbed three peaks in three days to raise money for three charities close to his heart
Kimberley resident Michael Meinig celebrated his 50th birthday by setting a personal challenge: he would climb three mountains in three days for three charities.
Concluding a few dedicated months of physical training and abstaining from ice cream, the 343 (three-for-three) Challenge took place March 20, 21, and 22.
Meinig climbed Mount Lady MacDonald in support of the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation’s Homeless Shelter Project, the East End of Rundle in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation, and Ha Ling Peak to raise funds for the Good Samaritan Society. All three mountains are located near Canmore, Alberta. The total elevation climbed was just under 3,000 metres.
“The climbs went smooth – no problems at all, just a couple serene moments of gratitude,” says Meinig. “It was beautiful weather, and of course by the end of the three days my legs were pretty tired.
“We raised over $5,000; so a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported me. And just a heads up to the community: there will probably be a local shortage of chocolate ice cream now that it is done.”
If you would like to learn more, or still donate, visit https://www.3for3.net/ or search ‘343 Cranbrook’ on Facebook.
Lead image: Michael Meinig on top of the East End of Rundle.
