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Who is
Tom Seguin
- What is your Occupation?
- Master Gemologist Appraiser – One of only 50 in the US
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- I am married to the love of my life – Donna. We have two boys, Anthony who just got married 3 weeks ago and Mitchell who will be climbing with us.
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- Climbing and travel are my hobbies and my passions
- Where are you originally from?
- I was born in Detroit, Michigan but Bradenton has been my home for the past 35 years
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- I am rock climbing for dollars because it is a way that I can use my passion to help other folks that are in need and it is very cool.
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Who is
Donna Seguin
- What is your Occupation?
- Gemologist
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- I am married to Tom. We have two boys, Anthony who just got married 3 weeks ago and Mitchell who will be climbing with us.
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- I love participating and watching sports (Go Rays!) Tom and I really enjoy traveling; and especially going to NYC anytime for any reason
- Where are you originally from?
- Lakewood Ohio
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- Because United Way does so much good in our community and I want to help in whatever way I can
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Who is
Mitchell Sequin
- What is your Occupation?
- Student at University of Florida studying Political Science
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- Not married
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- Surfing and Fishing
- Where are you originally from?
- Bradenton, FL
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- I am rock climbing for dollars because it is an exciting and new way to raise money for United Way. Also, I can’t turn down a weekend of climbing with my dad.
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Who is
Valerie Nelson
- What is your Occupation?
- I am the Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- I am married to Steve Nelson who owns Taylor Rental. We do not have children
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- I love to read, cook, kayak, exercise, animals, gardening, trekking, fly fishing, helping children and animals, movies; teaching; exploring.
- Where are you originally from?
- I was born in Elmhurst Illinois, I grew up in Hinsdale Illinois. I lived downtown Chicago for 4 years prior to moving.
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- I am climbing because I want to try something I have never done before and I am inspired because the end result will help others. The past two years I have been trying things that I have never done before due to fear or lack of opportunity. Now, while I am healthy and have a adventure spirit, I am accepting challenges as they come my way.
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Who is
Chris Vining
- What is your Occupation?
- Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- Married (wife Dana) Sons Peyton (9) Camden (6)
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- Golf, anything athletic or outdoors, History, My family
- Where are you originally from?
- Macon, GA
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- I love climbing and the United Way is a great organization.
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Who is
Joe Patterson
- What is your Occupation?
- Owns MLS Processing Network which is a Visa & MC Processing for standard merchants and Business to Business EFT
systems.
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- Married to Rogene Patterson since 2003 with No children
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- Bike riding, Hiking, Boating, Hockey, Mountains of Colorado.
- Where are you originally from?
- Ann Arbor Michigan
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- I will be in Colorado August & September searching for a mountain property and feel it's perfect timing to help give back to Manatee United Way and the area that has given us so much.
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Who is
Rogene Patterson
- What is your Occupation?
- Owns Patterson Consulting Consults with non profit systems for grant writing, organizing groups and consults with the National Park Service on Trail System Projects.
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- Married to Joseph Patterson since 2003 with No children
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- Bike riding, Hiking, Boating, Reading , Mountains of Colorado.
- Where are you originally from?
- Denver Co. Masters Degree from University of Colorado ( Boulder )
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- I love the Colorado area and would not miss an opportunity to participate for a great cause with United Way charities.
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Who is
Nathan Baker
- What is your Occupation?
- I work with stone and metal and am also a student going to college for geology or anthropology.
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- No kids and not married.
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- I am a musician and artist. I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors; climbing, mountain biking, camping, etc.
- Where are you originally from?
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- It's a unique and amazing experience, and it a very cool way to raise money for a noble cause.
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Who is
Jared Baker
- What is your Occupation?
- Sales Specialist REI, Freelance Photographer.
- Are you married? Do you have any children?
- Not married. Yes I have a Daughter named Sage who is age 9 and a begining climber.
- What are your hobbies and/or passions in life?
- Living in colorado I am fortunate to be able to enjoy all types of outdoor activities at my fingertips. Favorites...Climbing, Snowboarding, Mountaineering, Hiking.
- Where are you originally from?
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Why are you "Rock Climbing for Dollars"?
- Funny story, met Tom only 2.5 weeks before the climb while visiting my father in florida. Saw a flyer for the climb and asked him what it was all about and he invited me to climb with them. It was a wonderful oppertunity to help out the united way, and meet some new people while doing an activity I love.