The Fourth Annual Caving Expedition to Raise Funds to Support Canadian Veterans and Their Families – Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness 2021
Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness is a caving expedition and fundraising campaign aimed at raising awareness and support for veterans and their families suffering from the devastating consequences of PTSD and other forms of mental illness.
Calgary, Canada, July 23, 2021 --(PR.com)-- Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Foundation and Canmore Cave Tours are pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness fundraising initiative. The descent into Rat’s Nest Cave is aimed at heightening awareness and raising funds for veterans and their families suffering from the devastating consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder and other forms of mental illness.
On Sunday, October 24, 2021, 32 participants will venture into the Rat’s Nest Cave – a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain near Canmore, Alberta. Over 4 kilometers long, Rat's Nest is one of the longest caves in Canada. Exploring this cave involves climbing, crawling, sliding, wiggling and squeezing through water-worn passages past ancient cave formations and bones.
Formally recognized as one of Canada’s Historic Places in 1987, the cave was once home to a rich variety of animal species. Skeletal remains of dozens of creatures have been discovered in the cave, and the remains of over 30 mammalian species. The many paleontological resources of the cave exist alongside a diversity of insects, arachnids and worms that presently inhabit the site.
Caves are one of the last unexplored frontiers of our planet. In 2018, the deepest cave in Canada was confirmed near Fernie, British Columbia. The cave, named Bisaro Anima, honours Private Torindo Bisaro, a soldier of the Black Watch Regiment who was lost in World War II. Campaign participants will venture into Rat’s Nest Cave led by members of the Bisaro Anima Cave exploration team.
All of the 32 participants are raising funds to join this adventure. Proceeds will be used to fund non-clinical therapies for military veterans and their families. Over $150,000 in total has been raised from the previous campaigns – during which participants climbed to the summits of Mount Buller and Mount Farquhar in Kananaskis County, and through Rat’s Nest Cave.
For further information, to register as a caver, or to donate to someone already registered, please visit:
www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit
About The PPCLI Foundation
For more than 100 years, soldiers of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry have been serving Canadians with honour and distinction. The PPCLI Foundation was founded to ensure that the legacy of our proud military history lives on in future generations. The Foundation serves the needs of the families of our fallen soldiers and veterans and their families, especially those who have suffered as a result of their service to Canada and Canadians.
www.ppclifoundation.ca
About Canmore Cave Tours
Canmore Cave Tours offers year-round, rain or shine, caving experiences in Rat's Nest Cave – a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain. Located near Banff and Canmore in the beautiful Canadian Rockies the cave is one of the longest caves in Canada. The company’s tours of the Rat’s Nest Cave include a mix of adventure, education, physical and psychological challenge, and just pure fun.
Contact Information
PPCLI Foundation
Alex Gault
403-966-4715
agault@ppclifoundation.ca
On Sunday, October 24, 2021, 32 participants will venture into the Rat’s Nest Cave – a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain near Canmore, Alberta. Over 4 kilometers long, Rat's Nest is one of the longest caves in Canada. Exploring this cave involves climbing, crawling, sliding, wiggling and squeezing through water-worn passages past ancient cave formations and bones.
Formally recognized as one of Canada’s Historic Places in 1987, the cave was once home to a rich variety of animal species. Skeletal remains of dozens of creatures have been discovered in the cave, and the remains of over 30 mammalian species. The many paleontological resources of the cave exist alongside a diversity of insects, arachnids and worms that presently inhabit the site.
Caves are one of the last unexplored frontiers of our planet. In 2018, the deepest cave in Canada was confirmed near Fernie, British Columbia. The cave, named Bisaro Anima, honours Private Torindo Bisaro, a soldier of the Black Watch Regiment who was lost in World War II. Campaign participants will venture into Rat’s Nest Cave led by members of the Bisaro Anima Cave exploration team.
All of the 32 participants are raising funds to join this adventure. Proceeds will be used to fund non-clinical therapies for military veterans and their families. Over $150,000 in total has been raised from the previous campaigns – during which participants climbed to the summits of Mount Buller and Mount Farquhar in Kananaskis County, and through Rat’s Nest Cave.
For further information, to register as a caver, or to donate to someone already registered, please visit:
www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit
About The PPCLI Foundation
For more than 100 years, soldiers of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry have been serving Canadians with honour and distinction. The PPCLI Foundation was founded to ensure that the legacy of our proud military history lives on in future generations. The Foundation serves the needs of the families of our fallen soldiers and veterans and their families, especially those who have suffered as a result of their service to Canada and Canadians.
www.ppclifoundation.ca
About Canmore Cave Tours
Canmore Cave Tours offers year-round, rain or shine, caving experiences in Rat's Nest Cave – a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain. Located near Banff and Canmore in the beautiful Canadian Rockies the cave is one of the longest caves in Canada. The company’s tours of the Rat’s Nest Cave include a mix of adventure, education, physical and psychological challenge, and just pure fun.
Contact Information
PPCLI Foundation
Alex Gault
403-966-4715
agault@ppclifoundation.ca
Contact
PPCLI Foundation
Alex Gault
403-966-4715
www.ppclifoundation.ca
Alex Gault
403-966-4715
www.ppclifoundation.ca
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