GRAND CANYON RIM2RIM2RIM ADVENTURE

Join us as we travel from Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim of the Grand Canyon. Starting on the South Rim, we’ll hike 24 miles to the North Rim (an awesome 6,000 foot elevation gain) before stopping in rugged cabins for the night. On day 2, we’ll conquer another 20 miles on our unique route back to the South Rim - taking in incredible views on the final 5,000 foot climb out of the canyon.

Our Mission: The Project Athena Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps women who have survived medical or other traumatic challenges reach new athletic goals and achieve their adventurous dreams.

All Inclusive Adventure includes:

• Round trip transportation from PHX

• 4 nights of hotel accommodations

• All meals

Register as a Survivor or join us as a fundraising participant at www.projectathena.org

“I’d like to thank each and every one involved with Project Athena for helping me with this unforgettable experience of a lifetime.“ - Fariba Armani, 2015 Grand Canyon Athena

August 24 - August 28, 2017

For more information contact us at (619) 322-4846 or email us at Athena@ProjectAthena.org

MEET OUR 2017 ATHENAS

“The summer before my senior year of college, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I had a total thyroidectomy and underwent treatment for the next year, still managing to graduate. Just over a year after the diagnosis, I was declared cancer free. The celebration only last a few months, as I was back in the hospital and after a barrage of tests, I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. At this point, I felt like something was pulling me toward a career in healthcare. I decided to go back to nursing school, and completed my BSN while being in & out of the hospital. During nursing school, I saw many patients who were in worse situations than I was. I realized I didn’t want to let my health hold me back, and began being more physically active. I have since completed 8 half marathons, and my goal for the next year is to complete a full marathon. To celebrate 10 years cancer-free, I ran 10 10k’s in the last year.” - Jessi Cottrell

“I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April of 2014. I underwent a double mastectomy, six rounds of nasty chemo, and seven weeks of radiation. I’m sure this story sounds familiar. As of now, I am healthy and trying to regain my strength. I have been athletic my whole life. I have done marathons, half-marathons, half-ironman races, century rides, and lots of competitive tennis. My surgeries left my right arm and chest very tight from the removal of lymph nodes and scar tissue build up. I still play tennis but not at the same level, which is hard to deal with! I am looking for a new way to challenge my abilities and the Rim to Rim to Rim adventure sounds like what I have been looking for. It is hard to accept that I will never be the athlete I was before, it would be great to connect with other strong survivors to find new ways to appreciate who I am now.” - Kelly Eastwood

For more inspiring Athena stories, please visit

www.projectathena.org/recipient-type/athenaship-recipients/