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Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Secretary at Purchasing Power

A year ago, shortly after sunrise, our team of 17 climbers made it to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft.) Seven days of adventure with old friends and new friends, and their stories… the determination, endurance, focus, gasping for air, and trusting our amazing guides. Special moments while ascending the summit in single digit temps from midnight to sunrise, sharing water with my buddy b/c his completely froze and the wonderful encouraging singing by our guides, lifting us up with their voices when we thought we couldn't go another step. And our reward was the most spectacular and beautiful sunrise over the roof of Africa... then, to catch the first glimpse of the summit sign with the complete joy and release of that moment, and the tears that followed. Strong bonds formed with our Kili family and many lessons learned, especially this one - whatever you’re going through, remember it truly is darkest just before the dawn…. just keep going forward. If you have any interest in climbing Kili, please dm me. #kilimanjaro #kindredsafaris #higherground

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Pam Dean

Global Alliances @ Honeywell | Executive MBA, Strategic Sales Leader | Partner & Channel Sales Leader | Customer Success | Microsoft Alum | LexisNexis Risk Alum

4mo

Thanks for sharing this story. I’ve known one other that has attempted Kili only but did not make it physically but did come back with a changed heart. This gentleman shared his journey along the way and his emotional, spiritual, and mental journey. I can’t imagine the pure joy you must have felt to have succeeded in this goal. Congratulations. You said something in your text that I have come across so many times over the last week…it is darkest just before dawn…thank you for this reminder.

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Assad Lazarus

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Purchasing Power | Board Member

4mo

Greg, such an awesome accomplishment. I continue to salute you on the commitment AND the consistent work you put in to prepare for this endeavor. With regard to my interest, it is "budding". 😊

Eric Cummings

Director, Construction Management for Extenet

4mo

Looking good Greg, hope things are well with you and the family

Rob Spessard

CEO @ Intersect Technology Group | Business and Technology Advisory Firm

4mo

Wow!

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Creighton Frommer

Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property, Technology & Procurement at RELX

4mo

Congratulations and wonderful pictures that really show the diversity of environments on the way up!

Racquel Roberts, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Visionary Talent Management Executive | Expert in Executive Coaching, Learning & Development, and Organizational Strategy & Design | Champion of Diversity & Inclusion

4mo

Very inspiring! Congratulations on reaching your goal and gaining great wisdom along the way!

Patricia Leonard

Business Litigation Attorney / Partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP

4mo

Amazing!

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Darin A. DiBello

Partner at Fasi & DiBello, P.A.

4mo

Wow!!! Way to go!

Elizabeth Welch, J.D.

Proudly supporting the people and organizations who light up the world through their philanthropic works and hearts.

4mo

That's an impressive achievement!

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