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September 11-24, 2009 Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up has added an event for 2009. In Africa!
Climb Up Kilimanjaro is a 10-day trip (plus travel) where climbers will hike to the top of the highest point in Africa this September. This incredible adventure will be led by our friends at Summit Expeditions and Nomadic Experience. Though challenging, Mount Kilimanjaro is successfully climbed by thousands of fit people from 12 years old to some even in their 80s.
One of our team participants, Rena Alekperova of Los Angeles, CA, commented, "The reason to make the climb is simple for me: I just want these kids to have the same opportunity as my son and other kids. I also want my son to be aware of all of this. He voluntarily donated $25 of his Christmas gift. If he can learn to be giving, whether it's money, feelings, or time, then I have done something right."
Tanya Weaver, AFCA's Executive Director, added, "AFCA has received tremendous support from the climbing community around the world. We think the challenge of climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is an appropriate symbol for the uphill battle HIV/AIDS children face."
Think you can handle it? Sure you can!
The total team will consist of 12 climbers, each of whom commits to raising funds for the American Foundation for Children with AIDS. Funds raised by the participants will help support AFCA's programs that provide anti-retrovirals and other medicine, medical supplies and food to HIV/AIDS children and their caregivers living in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Only 4 positions are still available. Application required so apply now!
Your sponsors will help you raise the funds for the trip of a lifetime - a trip to Africa, climbing Kilimanjaro with beautiful views all the way up the mountain and watching the sunrise creep over the horizon as you summit...
...all while saving the lives of children with AIDS.
Join us.
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