Help Natalia Celebrate Her 50th at Everest Base Camp!

Our amazing friend, nurse, mom, grandma, and fearless traveler Natalia is turning 50—and she’s planning to celebrate this milestone in true Natalia fashion: by trekking to Everest Base Camp!

This isn’t just another trip. It’s the next bold step in her lifelong journey of adventure, healing, and living fully. And we want to help her make this dream come true.

✨ Who Is Natalia?

• ICU nurse for 13 years, with the last 3 years in CVICU caring for the most complex open-heart patients

• ‍‍‍‍Devoted mom of 3 and proud grandma of 2

• Has visited all 7 Wonders of the World (the most recent was the Great Wall of China in February 2025!)

• A passionate hiker—she’s hiked Mount Whitney in 2017 and is taking on Half Dome this June

• ❤️‍Known for her compassion, work ethic, and her love for helping others both at home and in the ICU

✈️Natalia’s wanderlust began after losing her father in 2011 at the age of 62. He dreamed of seeing the world after retirement, but life had other plans. In his memory, Natalia committed to living the life he dreamed of—and she’s done just that, one breathtaking destination at a time.

️Why Everest?

For her 50th birthday, Natalia isn’t slowing down—she’s scaling new heights. Literally. Everest Base Camp has been on her bucket list for years, and there’s no better way to celebrate half a century of life, love, family, and service than by reaching one of the most iconic places on Earth.

This trip is about honoring where she’s been and setting the tone for everything still to come.

How You Can Help

Natalia is always giving—at work, at home, and in every friendship. Now it’s our turn to give back. Let’s help her mark this milestone in the most unforgettable way possible.

Whether you donate $5 or $50, your support will help cover travel costs, gear, and the guided trek to Base Camp. Every little bit helps!

Goal: $5000

Please donate if you can, share with others, and help us surround Natalia with love and support as she climbs toward her next big dream.

️ Follow Her Journey

We’ll be posting updates as Natalia prepares for the trek. Let’s cheer her on as she celebrates 50 years in a way only she could—with strength, purpose, and a passport full of stamps.