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Started by: Nicole Cicogna
Nicole vs. Kilimanjaro
Nicole L. Cicogna, Executive Director of Hartley House, can tell you first hand that running a small nonprofit serving a vibrant but systemically disadvantaged community in New York City can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Since 1897, Hartley House has not only worked to meet the immediate, tangible needs of its neighbors, but to empower each and every person who walks through its doors to find their voice, develop lasting skills, and strengthen their connections to each other and their community. Today in 2016, rising costs, increasingly competitive funding, and a refusal to cut corners in the vital services Hartley House delivers to its neighbors of all ages mean its dedicated staff consistently go the extra mile, and Nicole will be the first to tell you that makes all the difference.
Well now, Nicole is putting her (or rather, your!) money where her mouth is. Not only is she going the extra mile, she’s going several extra miles, and challenging ones at that: On October 1, Nicole will set out to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and all-important funds for Hartley House. She is staging a good old fashioned trek-a-thon to raise at least $1 for each of Kilimanjaro’s 19,341 feet of elevation in critical funds to ensure the House’s innovative programs remain available to the neighborhood for many more years to come.
Just one little thing: Nicole is a born and bred city girl, whose highest summit to date is the 1,050-foot observation deck of the Empire State Building. When she was a teenager. By elevator. In heels. As you know [can imagine], even for an experienced climber, a trek like this will require a wide range of equipment, preparation, and support to ensure success. But if there’s anything she’s learned from her beloved Hartley House family, it’s that belief can be your most powerful weapon, and that no summit is too high when you have the right tools, the proper training, a positive attitude, and people who always have your back.
We would be incredibly honored if you would have Nicole’s back and sponsor her trek at $1 per foot. We look forward to acknowledging our many donors and supporters on our website and social media. Stay tuned for more information about the work of Hartley House, how you can support Nicole, and updates on her training and trek!
*Match-Up Stats*
Nicole L. Cicogna
Hartley House Executive Director & 1st time climber/hiker/camper
Age: North of “29”
Height: 5’6” (5’10” nearly every day in heels)
Favorite exercise: shoe shopping
Training: Walking 10,000 steps a day, daily cardio, decreased caloric intake, running (just started this!), and strength and mental training to begin July 1st
Average trek: 4 blocks to the subway
Number of nights spent in a tent previously: In a pop-up, zip-up tent? 0
Highest altitude achieved: 1,050 feet (Empire State Building observation deck . . . Via elevator…in heels)
Special Skills: Can whip up an Excel spreadsheet in no time!
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa’s tallest peak, tallest free standing mountain in the world
Height: 19,341 feet
Average high temperature at base in Oct. 80 degrees
Average low temperature at summit in Oct. -15 degrees
Length of hike (days/miles): 11 days
Ave. daily altitude gain/loss: 1,600
Special Skills: Creates its own weather system.
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October 31 at 9:27am
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October 13 at 11:31am
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October 12 at 12:59pm
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October 11 at 8:48am
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Maria Chachere — 7 years ago
You did it Nicole!!! I knew you would!! Awesome job Girl!!!
Kerey Butler — 7 years ago
So proud of you Nicole!
Annette Maier — 7 years ago
OMG!!! I Knew you would do it...you my friend should b sooo proud of yourself, I know I am!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Safe travels back down my friend!!
RoseAnn Auletta — 7 years ago
HIP HOP HOORAY!! I am so so happy for you! You are an amazing woman - I just got this post today and it's for you - argh can't post it but it says "If you can dream it, you can do it". And you did it baby!!! Now go have fun with the gorillas. 🐒🐒Hahaha. Love you xoxo
Deborah LaBelle-Mercora — 7 years ago
Whoo hoo! You did it! I knew you would! You are my hero and an inspiration for all who ever doubt themselves! Love you so much! Congratulations!
Barbara Ann Panzarella Carroll — 7 years ago
Omg, omg, OMG,...Nicole you did it!!! I just heard from your momma, She said you called her to tell her that you made to the top.. you are my hero.. how truly amazing..it's a good thing your hiking heels held up, cause they are some big heels to fill sista..can't wait to see you and give you a big hug...your momma is so proud of you...and so am I..love you to the Mountain and back!!! Now on to the monkies..I mean Gorillas...just be carefull, I hear the gorillas like to wear heels!!! Lmao.😅. .Woo hoooo...🗻🐒🌋
Vanessa Filippi — 7 years ago
NICOLE, YOU ARE MY HERO! 😘
Posted by Nicole
October 10 at 8:38am
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Nancy Roecklein — 7 years ago
Wow- you are some awesome kind of woman! Soooo excited, proud and amazed by you. We need to have a YUGE celebration upon your return! STAY SAFE xoxo
RoseAnn Auletta — 7 years ago
Oppsy pressed send by accident...I haven't finished. LOL. You have one goal in site and you will make it!! I can only imagine all the moments that took your breath away!! ALMOST THERE and I CAN SEE YOU ON TOP OF THAT MOUNTAIN!! WHOOP WHOOP! We are all still with you. ❤️❤️👍👊💪💪💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
RoseAnn Auletta — 7 years ago
Keep going girl!!! Staying mindful
Barbara Ann Panzarella Carroll — 7 years ago
OMG,,,,Cowee....Getting closer...WOO HOOOOOO....One more round!!!! You are doing it!!! Hehehehehe...So excited....Love you...
Deborah LaBelle-Mercora — 7 years ago
Almost there! You go girl! You've got this!
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October 7 at 10:11am
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Peggy Kaylor — 7 years ago
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻You go girl !!
Deborah LaBelle-Mercora — 7 years ago
Near silence, total isolation! Sounds like my kind of place, maybe only for a day though! I can't even imagine how you must feel, getting as far as you did so far! You are amazing girl! Getting closer every day! NCvs.MK? I pick Nicole for the win!!! 😚😚😚
Barbara Ann Panzarella Carroll — 7 years ago
Sookie sookie now....round 5, cool beans sista...One day at a time, one step at a time, one round at a time...closer and closer mama...wooo hooo!!!! but i would love to see what you look like right about now, trekking with those poles and you are probably bundled up to gills..hehehe...no heels on this trip for you!!! love and miss ya much <3
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October 6 at 11:31am
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Barbara Ann Panzarella Carroll — 7 years ago
Holy mountain climb batman...I mean Nicole..lol Guurrllll you are doing it!! Round 4...Sooo amazing....Just texted with your mom and she said you were able to call her from someones satellite phone...She was soooo happy she heard your voice and she said you sounded happy too...You go girl! You got this.Can't wait to see you and hear all about it it!!!! Muuaawwww Love you!!!
RoseAnn Auletta — 7 years ago
Woohooo!! So cool!! You keep going honey & you got this!! The joy is in the journey! Love you
RoseAnn Auletta — 7 years ago
Woohooo!! So cool!! You keep going honey & you got this!! The joy is in the journey! Love you
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October 5 at 10:45am
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Deborah LaBelle-Mercora — 7 years ago
OMG! You're doing it Nicole! Whoo hoo!
Annette Maier — 7 years ago
You got this Nicole one step at a time!!! Enjoy the journey be in the moment and enjoy the views...SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!
Barbara Ann Panzarella Carroll — 7 years ago
Whoop whoop round 3...before you know it you'll be on top of the world...well almost.. yayyyy...you can doooo ittttt....
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October 4 at 8:46am
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Barbara Ann Panzarella Carroll — 7 years ago
Yayyyy Nicole...You got this mama!! So exciting. You are so amazing. Faith not fear, safety not carelessness and an experience of a lifetime!!! Whoop whoop..I still want one of those monkies!!! :) <3 Can't wait for more updates!!!!!
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October 3 at 12:01pm
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June 30 at 12:31pm
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June 24 at 8:56am
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