Why We Climb

There are many reasons our participants choose to climb – for a personal challenge, as a team building opportunity, or because someone important in their life was diagnosed with cancer. Here are some inspiring stories about why these participants are climbing.

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Why We Climb

Mason Brown

While I was six years old, my father was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. In the late stages, he was lucky enough to live, however,

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Why We Climb

Wayne Elsbett

I am from Duchess, Alberta, where I am currently an active firefighter Captain. I have enjoyed many years in the fire services for which I

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Why We Climb

Matthew Smith

My name is Matthew Smith and I am from Calgary, AB. I currently work with the Calgary Fire Department out of Station 32 on A

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Why We Climb

Correen Hosack

This will be my second year participating in The Calgary Stair climb, and I have been waiting for this to happen again all year! I

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