Expedition Launch: September 2027
Help Us Reach the
First Stop: Tarakot
Our expedition is guided by an international advisory board of leading scientists and mountaineers, ensuring every donation funds research held to the highest scientific standard.
We're excited to be nearing our first funding goal, Tarakot ($90K), on our $500K climb. Every gift, at any size, moves the marker below closer to base camp — and closer to answers women in the mountains have waited too long for.
Every gift, at any level, gets us closer to Tarakot — and the summit beyond.
* You will be redirected to the secure gateway of our fiscal sponsor, the Players Philanthropy Fund.
$25 1 full blood analysis on the mountain, measuring hemoglobin and electrolytes
$50 1 field repair kit for tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and other gear
$100 15 blood estrogen tests
$250 Portable equipment for monitoring oxygen saturation, respiration, etc.
$500 Salary support for a junior Nepali scientist
$1,000 Portable Centrifuge
Other costs:
$2000 Generator and fuel
$5000 Portable ultrasound machine
$6,000 Portable point-of-care blood analysis machine
$10,000 Expedition costs for one Nepali research assistant
What does my donation support?
Participation of Sherpa and Nepalese women
Costs for Sherpa women trekkers, climbers, and collaborating Nepalese scientists to participate.
Scientific equipment and data collection
Scientific equipment and supplies for sample and data collection on the expedition.
Laboratory analyses
Cutting-edge analyses of hormones, iron metabolism and genetic differences.
Funding for biomedical research on women has become increasingly scarce at a time when it is needed most. Women comprise 40–50% of mountain travelers worldwide, yet represent only 30% of research participants in high-altitude studies.
ISHARE is seeking support from individuals, foundations, and corporations around the world. Every contribution matters — not just for what it funds, but because it reflects a growing community of people who believe women's health in the mountains deserves serious scientific attention.
Ways to Give
We welcome donations in any form. All contributions are tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, Players Philanthropy Fund (EIN# 27-6601178).
Other Ways to Donate:
Check: A check must be made payable to ISHARE. Please send the check via priority mail (not for signature) to the address below:
Players Philanthropy Fund dba ISHARE
ATTN: Stephanie Steelman
1122 Kenilworth Drive STE #201
Towson, MD 21204
ACH/WIRE: Upon request, send to contact@isharemountains.com we will supply you with a bank letter containing electronic funding instructions. Our bank does not charge incoming wire transfer fees for donations.
Donor Advised Fund: If you would like to give via your DAF, please input our fiscal sponsor's EIN# 27-6601178 and earmark the donation for ISHARE.
Cryptocurrency: PPF (our fiscal sponsor) partners with Engiven.com to accept donations. Please email us at contact@isharemountains.com if you are interested in this giving option.
Stock/Securities Transfer: Please email us at contact@isharemountains.com if you are interested in this giving option. We will send you a dedicated bank letter that includes information on stock and securities.
In-Kind: Please email us at contact@isharemountains.com if you are interested in this giving option. We are looking for scientific equipment and mountaineering/trekking equipment. PPF will issue a letter describing the donation for tax purposes.
* You will be redirected to the secure gateway of our fiscal sponsor, the Players Philanthropy Fund.