Press Release

HOPE - INITIATIVE - ACTION

“EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE!”
 

Sophie Denis and the Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) have developed the "Alpine Youth Challenge." This inspirational program proposes to create 6 youth centers in post-conflict communities and educate kids about the values of peace, friendship and hope. In line with Sophie’s motto “Everything is Possible” and to help bring awareness to this project, Sophie will climb five peaks above 26,000ft in six months.
http://followtheclimb.blogspot.com/2010/11/dream-dare-do-everything-is-possible.html

Please join Sophie on Thursday, February 24th for a panel discussion at the United Nations on the theme of “Taking Initiative.” She will be the accompanied by distinguished speakers with unique and inspirational stories, including:

Athletes


Keeth Smart – USA sabre fencer, Olympic Silver Medalist
Mark Breland - USA boxer, Olympic Gold Medalist, Won five New York Golden Gloves Titles
Sauveur Soriano - USA judo coach, Olympian, 6th Dan
Sophie Denis - Everest Summiteer, world record holder


Artists


Luciano Lamonarca – Acclaimed Italian Tenor (will perform at the event)
Vanessa Greeley - Prize Winner Chocolatier, can be seen in “Food Network”
Ian Macdonald-Smith - Prize Winner Photographer


Give Back Program


Patrick Ip - California’s Youngest Assembly District Delegate
Jason D'Amelio - Performance professional athlete trainer
Michele Vella - CSW Girls' Statement Facilitator
Goma Mabika - Founder of the Congo, Education and Development
David Gethings - The Foundation for Post Conflict Director

This event supports the United Nations International Year of Youth 2011 and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) in Action

For more information or to set up an interview with Sophie Denis, the event moderator, please contact : sophie.denis@yahoo.com