From undiagnosed to climbing Mt. Everest!

[elephant]

Thanks Cindy for the news. I bet you can't wait! How are you feeling?

[Cindy]

Elephant, I am going a bit crazy trying to get everything ready but I am feeling strong!

[jola57]

Heres to a great expedition,

[Cindy]

Today NPR braodcast an interview of me with Alex Cohen. I leave soon but I will continue to get the word out with the help of people like her and her staff: Thank you!

Southern California woman with rare disease plans to scale Mt. Everest | 89.3 KPCC

[elephant]

Take care Cindy and happy climbing! Thinking about you!

[jola57]

happy trekking Cindy, may the clouds be few, sky be blue, winds be kind and rain stay away.

[Sangye]

That was a good interview. NPR did a great job as always. Good luck on your trip!

[Cindy]

Thanks Sanye. They still cut the entire part about NORD and Rare Disease Day and the need for research and law chages

[Doug]

Cindy- I've added a few links to and comments about your plans to my account in DailyBooth. The demographics of that website are decidedly under 20, but my hope is they can be pulled into your wild and incredible plans for April 1st (not to mention after!). God bless, my internet friend, and best wishes for perfet weather and a perfect climb!

[Cindy]

Well, I leave in 7 days. It has taken years to get to this point and I am almost ready. Going through airport securtiy should be interesting: with 68 days of medications in my carry-on bags - I may draw some attention!

ABC Network reporter for Face to Face with Diane Sawyer was here filming a few days ago. I do not know when or how many parts will air. I am trying to get them to show the first show during Vasculitis Awareness Week.

This will be my last post on this site for a while, but you can follow me on my climbing blog. I will be posting from Everest.

I wish you all the best of health and happy days (and nights).
Take care,
Cindy