Ramy & Rayan Rasamny Scaling Mountains for Himaya
Ramy and Rayan Rasamny are no strangers to a formidable
challenge. The cousins, both 29 years old, are outdoor enthusiasts, nature
lovers, and sports fans who have channeled that passion to mountain-climbing.
Last September, the duo embarked on a journey to the summit
of Mont Blanc in the Alps, hardly looking to add a trophy to their collection
of accolades. In fact, they were raising
money and awareness for Himaya, an organization that shelters, cares for, and
educates child victims of abuse. Their ascent to Mont Blanc helped them amass
over US $10,000 to fund one year of education for 30 children.
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| Rayan (left) and Ramy Rasamny are cousins |
In the wake of this awe-inspiring feat, Rayan, a finance graduate
from the AUB, and Ramy, who holds a law degree from King’s College London, are
back at it, this time taking on Matterhorn, or Mont Cervino as it is known in
French, which straddles the main watershed and border between Switzerland and
Italy. The elevation? An impressive 4,478 meters.
Matterhorn is often referred to as the Mountain of
Mountains. Shaped like a jagged tooth, it attracts adventurers in pursuit of a
mythical climb. Every year, an estimated 300-400 people attempt to mount the
peak with a guide; of them, about 20 fail to reach the summit. Roughly 3,500
people annually tackle the Matterhorn without a guide, but 2/3 of them turn
back en route, usually due to lack of fitness or poor weather conditions. In
the nearly 150 years that mountain climbing treks have been documented on the
Matterhorn, 500 deaths were reported.
Which is what makes the Rasamny cousins’ endeavor all the
more intriguing. They cite honor and privilege to climb under the banner of the
Himaya Foundation in an effort
to raise US $15,000 to help rehabilitate the center and truly transform it
into a home for the children who reside there.
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Upon their return from Mont Blanc, they shared snippets of
their arduous journey with the kids at the shelter and were mesmerized by the
rapture with which they were met. Framing it a charity climb simply didn’t do
justice to the feeling of belonging and self-importance the children felt after
hearing of the two grown men’s struggle and tears shed to finish the
expedition.
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| The cousins embrace on the summit of Mont Blanc |
The Matterhorn ascent
is already underway, spanning ten days between the 10th and 20th
of July. Rasamny Younes Motor Company (RYMCO), Century Motor Company, and
Virgin Radio Lebanon have sponsored the climb, but Rayan and Ramy need our
support for Himaya’s cause. Every dollar goes a long way, so let’s do what we
can to prod them along to success.
Only 17 days to go,
and the fund goal of US $15,000 remains far from met.
Please donate here
and spread the word. Pledges will be accepted through July 31.
Track their progress on the Matterhorn Ascent on Facebook.
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