A Santa Barbara-based adventurer, Josh spends his weekdays as a project manager for a construction company and hikes the backcountry of Central California on the weekends. In June, he'll trek from North America's lowest point, Death Valley ... more
A Santa Barbara-based adventurer, Josh spends his weekdays as a project manager for a construction company and hikes the backcountry of Central California on the weekends. In June, he'll trek from North America's lowest point, Death Valley to the highest point in the contiguous United States, Mt. Whitney.
Josh's goal goes beyond an extreme altitude adventure. Along the way, he'll raise awareness and funds to support the 17q12 Foundation, a non-profit that supports families and individuals impacted by a rare chromosome disorder. It's a cause close to his chest as his nephew is affected by 17q12.
For more information on 17q12 disorders visit the 17q12 Foundation's webpage, chromo17q12.org. less
Total Pledges
Total per Mile
Total Pledged
Miles Hiked
Dollars Hiked
Total Donated
18
$30.56
$4125.60
35
$1069.60
$3290.00
In July of 2017, families had the opportunity to meet at a medical conference for 17q12 syndromes in Chicago, IL. It was there that a group of people, all interested in 17q12, came together to become an official non-profit organization. 17q12 ... more
In July of 2017, families had the opportunity to meet at a medical conference for 17q12 syndromes in Chicago, IL. It was there that a group of people, all interested in 17q12, came together to become an official non-profit organization. 17q12 Foundation's board consists of four parents and a genetic counselor; all who are volunteering their time. We represent individuals and families with either chromosome 17q12 microdeletion syndrome or microduplication syndrome. Our goal is to provide support, begin a registry to gain an accurate number of individuals affected, fund much-needed research, and to create awareness and understanding. less
Josh is now making the drive to Death Valley and will begin his hike from Badwater, Death Valley at midnight tonight. Wish him luck, and stay posted to follow him on his trek!
JD
Badwater, Death Valley - Mile 1 - Jun 11th, 2018
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Jaime Niedermeier Such an incredible mission & you've trained so hard!
$1.00 per mile
up to $135.00
$35.00 due
Brooke and John Hofmeyer We hear the trees in the Mojave Desert are named Joshua!
$5.00 per mile
up to $675.00
$675.00 paid!
Cindy Block
$0.50 per mile
up to $67.50
$17.50 due
Holly Boeger
$1.00 per mile
up to $135.00
$35.00 due
Stephanie Stefanski Safe travels!!
$0.15 per mile
up to $20.25
$5.25 due
Lee and Andre Fourie awesome, way to go Josh!! we are proud of U
$1.00 per mile
up to $135.00
$135.00 paid!
Lindsay Hammond Safe travels, Josh!! From The Hammond/Engel Family
$0.25 per mile
up to $33.75
$35.00 paid!
William Cuddy Good luck brother!
$0.25 per mile
up to $33.75
$8.75 due
Denise Clenney I'm so proud of you!!
$1.00 per mile
up to $135.00
$35.00 due
Suzanne Cuddy Such a worthy cause that will benefit so many! Love you
$5.00 per mile
up to $675.00
$675.00 paid!
Megan Lucey What an incredible feat and act of love!
$1.00 per mile
up to $135.00
$35.00 due
Alise Steed
$2.00 per mile
up to $270.00
$270.00 paid!
Anonymous
$2.00 per mile
up to $270.00
$500.00 paid!
Anonymous
$1.00 per mile
up to $135.00
$35.00 due
Van-Go Painting You Rock Bro !!
$1.00 per mile
up to $135.00
$35.00 due
Daniel Lamoreux Some guys will do anything for a hike. ;) Proud of you!
$7.41 per mile
up to $1000.35
$1000.00 paid!
Mollie Hampton Good luck with the hike!
$0.50 per mile
up to $67.50
$17.50 due
John Matulich Go take hike, for a wonderful cause and son
