Grind for Shelter 2010 - Media Coverage
On June 28th, 2010 I once again set the record (for the second year in a row) for the most ascents of the Grouse Grind in a single day. My motivation was to raise as much awareness (and $15,000) for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation as possible.
I attained my goal by reaching the top of Grouse Mountain 14 times in one day. This was the third year in a row that I set the standard for this event, but only the second that I did it for charity. This year, I was better prepared for the deluge of public and media interest which had taken me by surprise the year before.
There are so many positive outcomes that have resulted from my pursuing this record, not the least of which is the money that is raised for a meaningful cause. What I am most proud of, however, is the awareness that has been raised for the RLP Shelter Foundation. Here is a sampling of media coverage of the event this year:
June 28th, 2010
Vancouver realtor looks to Grind a new record - The Vancouver Province
Vancouver realtor to climb Grouse Mountain 14 times in one day - News 1130
Realtor aims to smash world hiking record - CTV News
Grouse Grinder breaks record for charity - The Vancouver Province
Grouse Grind marathon completed - News 1130
June 29th, 2010
Realtor on target to break Grind record - Metro News Vancouver
Realtor climbs Grouse Grind 14 times in one day for charity - News 1130
Man breaks Grouse Grind climb record - The Vancouver Sun
B.C. realtor hikes into history - again - CTV News
Grouse Grind record set again by B.C. man - CBC News
Realtor climbs Grouse Grinds 14 times in one day - North Shore News
Grouse Grind record gets broken in hiking marathon for charity - The Georgia Straight
June 30th, 2010
Lessons learned from another man's Grind - Metro News
Multimedia
Photo Set - The Vancouver Sun
Radio Interview - CBC Radio - The Early Edition
Video - CTV News
Vancouver Real Estate Blog
Donations are still open. If you would like to make a donation to the RLP Shelter Foundation you can so here. I am very close to my goal of raising $15,000, but I could use your help to achieve it.