Team Altura: Carter's Climbers

Most Duchenne boys will not survive their teenage years. Those that do are faced with muscle fatigue and pain and will likely need a wheelchair by age 12. The simplest tasks become difficult, and in their later stages, heart and breathing muscles begin to fail. Over 24,000 boys are living with the disease in the United States alone. The disorder knows no ethnic or social boundaries and effects 1 in 3500 boys born worldwide.




As many of you know, my 7 year old son Carter has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is devastating and 100% fatal. We were shocked to learn the diagnosis, less a month after I started at Altura in July 2007. I’ve been incredibly blessed by the support of my Altura Credit Union family throughout our journey (which is only just beginning) and I am thrilled to announce our next step!



Two years ago, CureDuchenne launched “CureDuchenne Adventure – Climb to CureDuchenne: Pick Your Peak.” Last year, over 200 people throughout the country chose a mountain, hill or tall building to climb, raise funds and increase awareness for the organization. Together they raised $250,000 – an incredible feat for a second-year event! This year, Climb to CureDuchenne: Pick Your Peak is scheduled for June 18 - July 17. The last two years, teams of adventures previously climbed tall buildings, big hills and even Mt. Shasta. It may seem ironic to use athletic events to raise funds for boys who are limited in their physical activity and no longer able to walk on their own by age 12. But our boys are no different than every child who has dreams of participating in sports, of being a baseball player, a football player and even a cowboy! With enough support and awareness, we can make those dreams a reality for Duchenne boys.


Team Altura: Carter’s Climbers will be hosting our first annual family-friendly 5 mile hike to beautiful Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside on Sunday July 3rd @ 2:00pm, from our 14th Street branch. The walk will be a 5 mile loop and is stroller/wheelchair accessible. It will be a day of fun for the whole family and we hope to see many of you there!!

You can make donations and register as a team member here. http://tinyurl.com/teamaltura Registration includes a CureDuchenne tshirt and the ability to create an individual fundraising webpage, if you make at least a $25 donation. You don't need to register to join us, but we hope you will.
Please contact me to get involved!! cure4carterblaze@gmail.com =) Stay tuned for more details!