On the Mountain | Peaks for PKD
Eric Hampel's Peaks for PKD Kilimanjaro trek was a 9-day excursion from Oct 9 to 17, 2024. Follow along via his day-by-day itinerary all the way to the top of the mountain, and down!
How Hard Is It to Climb Kilimanjaro? | Peaks for PKD
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy feat, and PKD patient Eric Hampel has been training for months to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). In just a few days, he’ll begin his 9-day trek, representing the PKD Foundation of Canada and aiming to inspire the PKD community...
The AJ Bell Great North Run | Peaks for PKD
Eric ran the Great North Run half marathon in early September, as part of his training for his upcoming Kilimanjaro climb. Get a look into his training motivation as he achieves a personal best at the Great North Run.
Raising Awareness About PKD | Peaks for PKD
In honour of PKD Awareness Day, Eric Hampel is sharing the most important things he wants others to know about polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
Training Hike on the Isaac's Tea Trail | Peaks for PKD
Eric's latest update: He recently did a 2-day hike of the Isaac's Tea Trail in northern England!
Update from Eric: Staying Motivated, Keeping Perspective | Peaks for PKD
As October approaches, Eric Hampel is gearing up for one of the biggest challenges of his life: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Here's an update on Eric's preparations for this incredible journey.
Eric's Kilimanjaro Training Regimen | Peaks for PKD
Enjoy this peek into Eric Hampel's preparations for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this October to raise awareness and funds for PKD. Training regimen, dietary changes, mental preparation, all while managing PKD.
Why Climb Kilimanjaro? | Peaks for PKD
Taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest peak in Africa - tests both one's physical and mental limits. So, what inspires someone to do it For PKD patient Eric Hampel, it started ten years ago when a coworker came back with stories and photos of his...
Hampel Family In the News | Peaks for PKD
Eric Hampel was recently featured in a news article about his upcoming attempt to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for PKD. His mother and aunt were also recently in the news, when they shared their heartwarming kidney transplant stories.
Eric Hampel | Voices of PKD
"Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has been on my bucket list for over a decade now. It’s one of the world's most iconic climbs. I was recently inspired by a few articles highlighting people combining adventure and charity, and decided that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro would be the next step in my journey...