July 11 – 15, 2025
Any Mountain Mt. Rainier Climb
Fighting ovarian cancer is harder than climbing Any Mountain, but every step we take up the mountain brings us closer to the top. Any Mountain is committed to summiting the steepest challenges in gynecologic cancer through creativity and research.
In 2023, we sent 20 ovarian cancer survivors, medical providers and caregivers to the rooftop of the world to put the first ovarian cancer survivor in history on Mt Everest’s 29,032′ summit on May 14, 2023 — Jess Wedel.
In 2024, our team climbed Mt Baker!
We have raised over $900,000 for ovarian cancer prevention & early detection research and awareness to date.
This Summer, join Jess as she leads our Any Mountain team on our next adventure!
Join The Climb
Prevention is the tallest goal of any cancer. Ovarian cancer – the deadliest women’s cancer – has no early detection test or universal means of prevention. Last spring, we sent a group of ovarian cancer survivors, medical providers and caregivers to the rooftop of the world and put the first ovarian cancer survivor on top of the 29,029 foot summit.
We strive to raise 2.9 million dollars for ovarian cancer prevention and early detection research and awareness. We hope to bring awareness about ovarian cancer risk to 2.9 million people.
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Future Climbs
Ecuador
February 2026
Advance your mountaineering skills and climb two of Ecuador’ highest peaks!
Prepare yourself to be immersed in the mesmerizing world of high-altitude trekking and climbing as you ascend a range of iconic volcanoes in the stunning landscape of Ecuador’s Andes. Standing at 19,347 feet, Cotopaxi is the second highest peak in Ecuador and one of the most impressive volcanoes in the Andes of South America. At 20,702 feet, Chimborazo is Ecuador’s highest mountain. Its location on Earth’s equatorial bulge makes its summit the farthest point on Earth’s surface from the center of the Earth.
Capped with equatorial glaciers, climbing Cotopaxi and Chimborazo offers an excellent introduction to the world of high-altitude mountaineering. These mountains require intermediate mountaineering skills and offer straightforward climbing at moderately high altitudes.
Everest Basecamp
April 2027
A three week trek on the Goyko route lead by professional American and Nepalese mountain guides.
Everest Basecamp Gokyo Lakes Trek via Chola Pass is an exciting trek to Everest Basecamp that takes us via Namche Bazaar and then up to the sacred lakes in the stunning Gokyo Valley. Here, we climb Gokyo Ri, one of the finest viewpoints for a panoramic view of Mount Everest (8848m) and surrounding mountains, including 8000 meters mountains Cho Oyu and Makalu. The journey to base camp continues as we cross into the Khumbu Valley through Cho La (5420m) and ultimately ascending Kala Patar (5550m) for incredible views of Everest and the astonishing Khumbu Icefall. Climbers will have the option of continuing on to Climb Lobuche, one of the 6000m peaks in the Khumbu Valley.
This trip will have a minimul fundraising goal of $15,000.
We Rise Together!
Together we can RISE
to prevent ovarian cancer.
Together we can RISE
to the summit of Everest.
Together we can RISE
to climb ANY MOUNTAIN.
Rise was written by ovarian cancer survivor Vickie Tinker and recorded in her honor by her doctor and friends.
Summiting Ovarian Cancer
Through Creativity & Research
Our creative projects play a key part in helping us raise awareness and spread the message to every woman.
There is an incredible team of gynecologic oncology leaders from around the country leading our research efforts.
Our Everest Team is literally summiting Mt. Everest to raise funds and bring awareness to the fight against ovarian cancer
Early Detection is Everything
About 20% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a hereditary tendency to develop the disease. Early detection is everything. Take the quiz to find out if you are at risk.
You Can Help Us Reach the Summit
We have always said that this project is like climbing the Mt Everest of ovarian cancer. It’s huge, but it can be summited if we work together and just put one foot forward at a time.
Every donation pushes us one step closer to finding the answers we need to change the future of ovarian cancer. The Any Mountain Expedition Team is a unique group of ovarian cancer experts from all around the United States. Their research into detection and prevention will save countless lives.
- Provide access to genetic testing
- Increase awareness about cancer risk (particularly for diverse communities)
- Develop better predictors of risk for sporadic (non-inherited) ovarian cancer
- Develop an early detection test
- Research on new surgical options to prevent ovarian cancer in high-risk women and preserve ovarian function longer
Contact Us
Want to get involved? Have questions? Submit the following form to reach us.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
All funds raised through the Any Mountain project are managed by LET EVERY WOMAN KNOW-ALASKA, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. That means your donation will be eligible for a charitable tax deduction in accordance with IRS regulations.
- 75% of the funds will go to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) to be awarded for research by the Expedition Team.
- 15% of the funds will be awarded to the non-profit Let Every Woman Know – Alaska for outreach, awareness, creativity, and technology
- 10% of the funds raised go to the LEWK for financial and project management services.
