Cops on Top is planning its fifth consecutive year in which it will try to have climbers visit state summits.  This year the event takes place on June 26, 2010.

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Mark Zimmer, from Grand Rapids, is seeking to climb all 50 states to raise money for Alzheimers via Summit Up.

Mark’s efforts have gotten considerable  publicity including mention by Leeza Gibbons, radio interviews, and interviews in Michigan newspapers. 

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Climb Up so Kids Can Grow Up is seeking climbers to participate in a climb of all 50 states on June 26 – July 5, 2010 to raise money for children with AIDS.

This organization is not affiliated with the Highpointers Club.  Their 50 points climb page is: climbupsokidscangrowup.com.  They have also climbs of other peaks.  Here’s that link.According to their website, Climb Up the Fifty is a fundraising event created to benefit kids with AIDs. (more…)

Coleman 50 adventure

On July 25, 2008, Denver science teacher Mike Haugen and climbing partner Zach Price completed the Coleman 50 Days in 50 States Challenge ahead of schedule at 45 days, 19 hours and 2 minutes.  This was faster than Ben Jones of Lynnwood, Washington who climbed the peaks in 2005 with a time of 50 days, 7 hours and 5 minutes.

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