Climb Up the 50 Dates

The dates have been set for Climb Up The 50! What is Climb up the 50? Hikers and climbers from each of the 50 states will climb to their highest peak to show that we are united in fighting AIDS. These individuals and teams will also raise funds for the AFCA by having friends, family and co-workers sponsor them and their climb. All proceeds will go to American Foundation for Children with AIDS and help children in Africa who are suffering from this deadly disease by providing them with medication, food and supplies that they desperately need.

This year, the climb is from May 23-31. Memorial day finds itself within that time frame and we hope that the holiday will be to our advantage in acquiring participants.

If you would like to sign up for Climb Up the 50 and represent your state, please visit www.climbupsokidscangrowup.com and fill out the application. If you have questions, please contact Kendra at 717-798-8335.

Current Sponsors

Counting on companies for sponsorships and donations in times like these is no easy task. I find myself talking to more and more people about the economy and cut-backs, the dedication to environmental issues alone or the dedication to help people that need assistance in their home country. We are just one of many organizations calling on them for help and support. Times are hard right now and everyone has the right to set limitations on their giving. One company can't do it all. Of course, we too, care about the envoirnment and people that need help in our own backyards. Many of us give to other organizations out of our own pockets that do just that.

But this is the battle that we choose to fight. And we're going to continue our dedication to those that are counting on us. Those that need us to survive... to have a future. Because they may be across the ocean, but the way we look at it, we live in one world. And these are our children too.

However, companies like Adventure Medical Kits, Anhu Footwear, Larabar, and Merrell have been just some of the first to sign on, and we are looking forward to seeing more companies like them join the fight against HIV and AIDS in Africa. Because we are a small, grass-roots organization, we count on companies and organizations like them to feel the spirit of what we are doing and help out in any way that they can and we are grateful for their support. We are looking forward to seeing more companies like them come on board in 2009.

And because they share your concern and dedication to the AFCA, consider supporting these companies as well. If you need a product or serve that they offer, visit them first. Just something to think about...

We will have a full list of sponsors on the site soon, check back for more information on who is backing us up and giving us the opportunity to do more than we could do alone.

If you or your company would like to become a sponsor, please contact us. We would love to have you as part of our team.

Call today to find out more about donations and sponsorships - 717-798-8335

Team Kilimanjaro

Team Kilimanjaro is well under way with 8 of the twelve climbers signed up and already doing some fundraising. You can click on their names on the left to learn more about each of them (as well as participants in other events - more added as they sign up) and follow their journey throughout the year as they prepare for the climb of a lifetime! Please feel free to make a donation to the climber of your choice if you feel the urge to help them (and AFCA)!

The team consists of both men and women who have dedicated their time, physical abilities and hearts to our cause. The team includes businessmen/women, moms, dads, humanitarians, outdoor lovers, marathon runners and climbers. They each have a great story, a huge heart and the desire to help children suffering from HIV/AIDS.

They will each raise $10,000 for this endeavor. Half of that will allow them to pay for the trip and the other half will go directly to the AFCA. This is no easy task, but it is not impossible.

Interested in becoming a member of the team? Go to ClimbUpSoKidsCanGrowUp to learn more and register!

We are very excited about Team Kilimanjaro and the dedication that they have shown to Climb Up and AFCA. We look forward to this trip and allowing them to reach their personal goals, as they allow us to save more children in Africa that so desperatly need our help.