Champion Athletic Wear is proud to congratulate Aleya Littleton, of Kensington, Md, as the official winner of the Champion What's Your Everest? Contest and the recipient of the $10,000 prize!

Aleya's inspiring video qualified to be part of the top 100 entries, determined by user-votes in the online community. From there, her video was chosen as the official winner after a detailed review of the top 100 entries.

Aleya provided a creative personal Everest that clearly showcased her plan for achieving her goal. Because of her authenticity and positive outlook, Champion is happy to help Aleya reach the top of her summit!

Please take the time to watch Aleya's video below and become inspired by her story to achieve your own personal Everest.

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Aleya's Story

I am afraid of heights, a terrible hang-up for a climber. I'm doing everything I can to overcome it, including increasing my comfort zone through exposure. I need more opportunities to push my limits, but travel is costly. Climbing has been my refuge this past year, but teaching is still where my passion is. In my classroom I try to give my students the chance to take ownership of our planet and themselves as independent human beings. These things are hard to accomplish when their only connection to the outdoors is the walk to the bus in the morning. I found my solution in Summit for Someone. This organization asks you to raise money, and in exchange takes you on a high altitude adventure. The funds you raise go to Big City Mountaineers - a group that takes city kids to the wild where they can fall in love with the outdoors and discover themselves. Sound perfect? I think so. These groups will help me do what I can't. This is my Everest!