64-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Treks Across South America
An Inspiring Journey Of Hope For Cancer Patients
An Inspiring Journey Of Hope For Cancer Patients
Attention reporters: Mickey Grosman is available for interviews live from the jungle. High-resolution images from the expedition are also available.
ORLANDO, Florida- Amazon 5000, www.facebook.com/amazon5000, announced today that 64-year-old, special forces veteran and cancer survivor, Mickey Grosman, is trekking across the widest part of South America on the Amazon 5000 Expedition.
While most people are preparing for retirement, Mickey Grosman is in the midst of a 5,000 mile, extreme expedition that has taken him from the shores of Pedernales, Ecuador, over the brutal terrain of the Andes mountain chain and will now lead him through the heart of the mighty Amazon jungle. Mickey will cross Ecuador, Peru, Columbia and Brazil by foot on a route never completed by anyone before. Through dangerous terrain and never explored regions, Mickey is on a daring, year long journey and he's doing it all for a cause that strikes close to home.
Mickey is trekking to reignite the fight against cancer and raise funds for cancer research. Mickey has conquered his own battle with Cancer and knows from first-hand experience what a devastating moment a diagnosis is. Diagnosed with Melanoma Cancer in 2010, he has walked the halls of the oncology unit of a hospital and seen the pain and suffering this terrible disease produces. It is in the midst of his own battle, when he vowed to make a difference in the war against cancer.
"Seeing the young faces of children fighting this disease was heartbreaking. If I passed on, I had lived my years, but these children, they had barely lived and they were already in the fight for their life" said Mickey Grosman.
It was these young faces that became the drive for Mickey. Through his expedition he wanted to become a beacon of hope for these kids, to inspire them during their battle. As Mickey overcomes many obstacles on his year-long journey it is his hope to inspire these children to get through their toughest days and Never Give Up!
His mantra for the journey is The Impossible, Possible! And it is this concept he wants the cancer community to embrace. Together we can make the impossible, Possible!
While most people are preparing for retirement, Mickey Grosman is in the midst of a 5,000 mile, extreme expedition that has taken him from the shores of Pedernales, Ecuador, over the brutal terrain of the Andes mountain chain and will now lead him through the heart of the mighty Amazon jungle. Mickey will cross Ecuador, Peru, Columbia and Brazil by foot on a route never completed by anyone before. Through dangerous terrain and never explored regions, Mickey is on a daring, year long journey and he's doing it all for a cause that strikes close to home.Mickey is trekking to reignite the fight against cancer and raise funds for cancer research. Mickey has conquered his own battle with Cancer and knows from first-hand experience what a devastating moment a diagnosis is. Diagnosed with Melanoma Cancer in 2010, he has walked the halls of the oncology unit of a hospital and seen the pain and suffering this terrible disease produces. It is in the midst of his own battle, when he vowed to make a difference in the war against cancer.
"Seeing the young faces of children fighting this disease was heartbreaking. If I passed on, I had lived my years, but these children, they had barely lived and they were already in the fight for their life" said Mickey Grosman.
It was these young faces that became the drive for Mickey. Through his expedition he wanted to become a beacon of hope for these kids, to inspire them during their battle. As Mickey overcomes many obstacles on his year-long journey it is his hope to inspire these children to get through their toughest days and Never Give Up!
His mantra for the journey is The Impossible, Possible! And it is this concept he wants the cancer community to embrace. Together we can make the impossible, Possible!
Through state of the art technology sponsored by Satellite Phone Store and Delorme, Mickey is able to share updates, blogs and picture live from the jungle and communicate with his fans at home and the little warriors battling cancer at Florida Hospital (www.floridahospitalforchildren.com) and with the children at BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation(www.basecamp.org) . They are partner organizations with Amazon 5000-for the Cure (www.facebook.com/Amazon5000) and the Amazon 5000-Kids Adventure Club (www.facebook.com/groups/TrekkerInspector).
Journalists and fans can track Mickey on The Impossible, Possible Journey by following us on facebook:http://www.facebook.com/Amazon5000.
About Amazon 5000
Amazon 5000- For the Cure was founded to inspire those who are battling cancer, promote awareness to the fight against cancer and to provide endorsement to research foundations and local organizations supporting Cancer patients through their journey. For more information visit: www.amazon5000.com .
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