# Charity endurance climb in Crete

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/charity-endurance-climb-in-crete
> Updated: 2026-09-04T15:36:56.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Endurance athlete Helen Galerakis is performing an ‘Everesting’ challenge in the White Mountains of Crete to support the Horizon Voluntary Support Association, an organization providing aid to cancer patients and their families.

The challenge involves climbing the Pachnes peak 30 times to accumulate approximately 9,060 meters of vertical ascent, surpassing the height of Mount Everest. The attempt, which covers roughly 133 kilometers over a 72-hour period, was inspired by the athlete’s personal experience with a friend’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Sfakia Municipality Mayor Ioannis Zervos has expressed support for the initiative, describing the effort as a way to transform sport into an act of “social contribution and solidarity.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Helen Galerakis climbs White Mountains 30 times for cancer support

Athlete Helen Galerakis is climbing the White Mountains in Crete 30 times over 72 hours to raise support for the Horizon Association, which aids cancer patients and their families.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helen-galerakis-climbs-white-mountains-30-times-for-cancer-support

### 2026-09-03: Endurance athlete attempts Everesting challenge in Crete

An endurance athlete will attempt an ‘Everesting’ challenge in Crete’s White Mountains to support the Horizon Voluntary Support Association and raise breast cancer awareness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/endurance-athlete-attempts-everesting-challenge-in-crete

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Cite as: Charity endurance climb in Crete. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/charity-endurance-climb-in-crete