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Pioneer Mountaineers Open Breaking Boundaries

MONDAY, 30 JULY 2007

Two women who pioneered mountaineering for the female populace will grace the first event of the Breaking Boundaries series which is being sponsored by non-profit organization READ Global. Arlene Blum and Kasha Rigby will be the guest speakers in the upcoming launch of the said series which will be held at the Prim Library at Sierra Nevada College this coming August 3, 2007 at exactly 6:00 in the evening.

The Breaking Boundaries is an ongoing series that highlights exceptional individuals from around the globe. The aim of this program is to inspire people and show the world what could be accomplished when the unconquerable human will be tested and what it takes to change the world.

According to Toni Neubauer, the founder and Board Chairperson of the READ Global, they personally chose Blum and Rigby to be the first speakers for the opening of the series because they believe that the stories and courage of these women could really inspire the world.

"Both women were very enthusiastic to participate," adds Neubauer. "Arlene Blum is a current advisory board member for READ Global and Kasha is an advocate for bringing libraries and literacy to rural villages. Their global travels have shown them how important programs like READ are in creating community empowerment and raising individuals out of poverty."

Blum has played a groundbreaking role in women's mountaineering, having held a leading role in more than 20 mountain expeditions worldwide. In 1978, she led a team of 10 women in the first American ascent of Annapurna I (26,500'), a difficult and dangerous Himalayan giant. As for Rigby, she is considered as the best female telemark skier in the world and is a member of the North Face Athlete Team.

In addition to the talks the women will be giving on their remarkable experiences, the event will feature live music by Cool River Trio, appetizers, a cash bar and a variety of special raffle items including a REI tent, a weekend stay at the upscale Hotel Rex in San Francisco, a full day kayak excursion, local restaurant gift certificates and much more.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Call (775) 832-5032 to reserve tickets. For more information about this event, the Breaking Boundaries series or READ Global, contact Kate Fenner at kate@READGlobal.org.

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