Why We Climb

Climb Up: Kilimanjaro is more than just climbing Kilimanjaro. In fact, for many on this women’s team, we’re not climbing Kilimanjaro because it’s on our bucket list of things we really want to do before we die. No, we’re climbing Kilimanjaro because we know that a lot of people are hearing about the millions of children in sub-Saharan Africa who have HIV/AIDS and how the American Foundation for Children with AIDS is partnering with African hospitals, clinics, orphanages and schools to make a difference in their lives. As people hear of the need and recognize their ability to be part of the solution, many respond. Our team of 14 women has generated donations for AFCA that will have the following impact.

·         Medical supplies affecting 30,000 people in Papoli, Uganda

·         School supplies for 800 children in Papoli, Uganda

·         Medical supplies affecting 170,000 people in Kilembe Mines, Uganda

·         2,475,000 doses of antibiotics for children to keep full blown AIDS at bay in 35 clinics throughout Uganda

·         Porridge, milk, and oil for 1600 children (twice daily) for 4 months in Mombasa and Voi, Kenya

·         Nevirapine, an anti-retroviral drug for 500 children and mothers in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

This list is truly amazing and it is the reason we climb!

For more information about the work of the American Foundation for Children with AIDS, or to make a donation that will build on the list above, go to www.AFCAids.org.