Whitney Hike 2007










"Seek the Peek"
Mount Whitney
Fundraising Hike



































On September 4th, I will lace up my hiking boots, along with several other
adventurous friends, as we attempt to hike to the top of Mount Whitney--the
highest peak in the contiguous United States with a peak elevation of 14,505
feet!

We face this challenge in the High Sierras with a great sense of adventure, and
a strong sense of purpose.

On our quest for the summit, we are calling attention to the overwhelming need
for access to affordable drug and alcohol treatment in our community—and the
pivotal role of the Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach (SAF), a non-profit
drug treatment center, in meeting this need.

Every year, for the past 20 years, “SAF” has provided a safe and caring
therapeutic community where thousands of men and women, including the homeless,
have come to overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

Almost everyone we know has a friend, co-worker, loved one, or someone in our
life who struggles with drug/alcohol addiction. Without access to treatment,
that struggle often has tragic consequences. Substance abuse has been cited as
America's number one health problem, linked to countless deaths, accidents and
acts of violence and heartbreak.

Thus, every step we take up the mountain will remind us of the crucial role that
treatment centers like the Substance Abuse Foundation play in our community, and
of the human toll of substance abuse.

We urge your support and/or sponsorship as we prepare for our September 4th
“peak adventure.” Your donation or pledge to the hikers, in support of the
Substance Abuse Foundation’s treatment services, can help to make a
difference, save lives and promote recovery in our community.



All pledges, donations and sponsorships are tax-deductible, as SAF is a
registered 501(c) (3) charitable organization.




To help us “Seek the Peak,” click on the Donations link at the left or call
(562) 987 5722 to make a pledge over the phone.

Thank you very much.

Jim Dohn

http://www.safinc.org/donations.html









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