Register for the hike

Please join us - you will be making a difference in the lives of the families affected by histiocytosis. There is a great feeling that comes from representing your sponsors as you climb step-by-step towards the summit of Half Dome - and an even better feeling when you hit your goal.

We've made some changes to the registration options this year. You can now register as an:

• Individual - you can establish your own webpage and tie all sponsorships you bring in to your registration.
• Family - Allows all family members to fundraise as a single entity.
• 'Virtual Hiker' - not everyone can make it to Yosemite to join the hike, but many still want to collect sponsorships in support of someone affected by the disease. Allows for the same capabilities as an Individual Hiker, but without the meals and lodging in Yosemite.

All registrants can now associate themselves with "Groups" in support of a specific histiocytosis honoree. You will see the details when you register. Your registration fee of $47 (age 13-54), youth $30 (Youth 4-12) and under 3 free covers the actual costs of your Hike For A Cure quick dry short sleeve hiking shirt, the Saturday night dinner and the traditional Soup & Salad dinner on Sunday night. By registering you can also reserve lodging for the weekend. Your lodging fee covers the actual costs we pay to Curry Village for the rooms we've reserved.

On-line registration is now closed. If you would like to join us for the hike in 2009 please e-mail .

When you register you will receive by email your confirmation. You can download your registration packet here. Your registration packet contains information on fund raising and tips for how to have a successful hike.

Fundraising goal - the purpose of the hike is to raise money for research into a cure for histiocytosis. Consequently, we ask each registered hiker to raise a minimum of $500. We all like challenges - so to encourage you we provide the following 'recognition' for hitting certain goals:

Incentives for HIKERS award levels: (these are what a hiker will receive for the amount of money they raise)

• $500 A 2009 H4AC eco-friendly re-usable shopping bag and H4AC lapel pin
• $1000 2009 Long sleeve H4AC t-shirt
• $2000 2009 H4AC bridge photo

Incentives for Donors: (this is what a donor will receive for their donation)

• $100 H4AC 2009 cotton t-shirt
• $500 2009 H4AC eco-friendly re-usable shopping bag
• $1000 H4AC 2009 long sleeve t-shirt
• $5000 H4AC 2009 framed bridge photo

We look forward to seeing you in Yosemite!