Climb for a Cure Maryland

🥾: 3 miles ⬆️: 170 ft. elevation gain 🪧: Loop route 💪: Easy

August 6, 2022 Accokeek, MD

About Accokeek Climb

National Colonial Farm Loop is a 3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Accokeek, Maryland that features a river and is good for all skill levels.

Starting in the colonial farm area, the trail starts at a memorial, then goes along the river, weaving in between buildings. Breaking free of the farm buildings takes you past cow pastures, chestnut fields, and a steeper hike with an overlook. Entering the Pumpkin ash trail, walk along the water's edge of the Potomac River, then back along the boardwalk trail meeting up with the picnic and fishing pier area. A great trail with many diverse sections, and unique views.

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Fundraising

We Climb for a Cure exploring new terrain for life-changing research. Each mountain we climb — every road we walk down — elevates the standard by raising funds for research in the fight against colorectal cancer.

Our fundraising goal for 2022 Climb for a Cure is $250,000 to support our Path to a Cure for colorectal cancer, as we work to empower and inform patients while driving policy change and breakthrough research.

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Day-of Schedule

Arrival/Check-in

9:00 am

Introductions & Speakers

9:30 am – 10:00 am

Climb

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Wrap Up/Final Remarks/Raffle Winner(s)

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Accokeek Climb Hosts

Ambassador

Cheryl Alston

Ambassador

About: Cheryl was connected to other colorectal cancer organizations and groups, but she did not feel heard or fulfilled. When she came across a link for Fight CRC, she checked out the website, sent her info in the "Contact Us" form, and it's been a great connection ever since! Fight CRC has given Cheryl a platform to tell her story without feeling ashamed for surviving. Fight CRC embraces each survivor, caregiver, advocate, all people without any judgment. Fight CRC is a constant in the lives of many, and the organization's work encourages Cheryl to be a part of this movement! Cheryl is honored and humbled to have the opportunity to be a Fight CRC Ambassador. Fight CRC is her home! Fight CRC is her family!

Why Cheryl climbs: “I climb for research and advocacy. I climb for those who cannot. I climb to incorporate the exercise with a larger mission. I climb for myself. I climb so that the world does not forget to be seen and screened. It has been awhile since I have felt that I have a purpose in the advocacy world for colorectal cancer. When I see a challenge like this, it pumps me up because I know in various locations, there are many like me, who are fighting for the cause! I am passionate because I want to see a cure in my lifetime!”

One thing that keeps Cheryl motivated: “Being here for my family and seeing others who are still undergoing treatment participating in and hosting climbs keeps me motivated.”

Cheryl’s advice to climbers: “Never give up! Keep your mind and options open! Situations make us happy or sad. Sadness is a human emotion. But, let nothing or anyone steal your Joy: Always keep joy in your heart.”