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The mission of the American Foundation for Children with AIDS is to improve the lives of children and youth struggling with the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. We provide cost-effective relief, services, medical and social support, education and advocacy to help these victims achieve their full life potential.
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| Dear Friends,
I want to thank each and every one of the heroes who, in one way or another, took part of Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up. The event was a success, raising over $13,500! Together, we just gave 38 children daily life-saving medicine for an entire year! That is pretty amazing.
There are no words that suffice to express our gratitude. So, in the words of the children in Kenya: "Asante Sana".
On behalf of the children,
Tanya Weaver
Executive Director
P.S. Please see below for details. |
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Climbers, bike riders and hikers all across the United States participated in the climbathon. Everyone's goal was the same: to save the lives of children affected by AIDS. But how they accomplished their goals differed from person to person.
- One man climbed 30 pitches in one day.
- A team of bikers rode 114 miles (with over 7,500 feet of vertical gain) through the Cascade Mountains.
- A 4-year old girl hiked in her neighborhood and managed to fundraise more than any other single individual.
- With his baby on his back, one man hiked up a hill on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
- A dedicated duo of students raised money by organizing their own mini-event at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
- A church youth group hiked together, joined by families
- A gym in NH joined forces with Mammut to host a "Free climbing day" to invite the community to help those across the world.
The stories go on and on. Every one of them is inspiring and every one of the participants accomplisehd something amazing: life for someone else. |
What would we do without our sponsors?
Question: What do Rock and Ice Magazine, National Geographic Adventure Magazine, Mammut, Petzl, Black Diamond, rockclimbing.org, Women's Adventure Magazine, Sir and Lady Edmund Hillary, Skram Media, Solid Rock Climbers for Christ, Studio G, Terra Firma Rockchalk, Steve Nowlon, Jeremy North, Ashar Management and Consulting, CerconeBrownCurtis, Gramicci, Picture the World, and Skylimit Marketing?
Answer: Without each one of our sponsors, we would not have had such a successful first event. THANK YOU! We look forward to a long partnership with each of these friends and invite other sponsors to be part of our 2008 event.
And a special thank you to Kenji Haroutunian for inviting us to the Outdoor Retailers Convention. |
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Planning ahead: Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up 2008
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS and the American Alpine Institute invite you to Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up in 2008.
Mark your calendars to hike, climb, walk, ride or to be a sponsor for our September 20 and 21, 2008 climbathon.
Visit the Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up Website for updates and news. |
Action of the Month: Mini-events
If you are intersted in hosting a mini climbing event in your local gym, please let us know! We'd be happy to work with you to raise even more funds for the children we serve. | |
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