2012 Chandler Mountain Challenge

I want to express my sincere appreciation for all the funds raised to help children affected and/or infected by AIDS in Africa through the 2012 Chandler Mountain Challenge.  We are so grateful to every single climber who climbed to raise funds for these kids.  Also, we’d like to thank Horsepens 40, the Howard Schutlz Family, Ascension Climbing and the Robertson Family and all the members of SRCFC for their commitment to the event, as well as for making the day special.

Thanks to everyone’s generosity, AFCA will provide:

1.       260 bunnies

2.       300 chicks

3.       100 packets of seeds

4.       200 HIV testing kits

5.       20 water filters for clinics

Without counting the water filters, 650 children will be affected by the generosity all all involved in the Challenge.  The bunnies, chicks and seeds will help children become self-reliant, as they receive training on how to grow their flocks, how to budget, how to care for animals, etc.  The seeds are for their gardens – between the seeds and the manure from their animals, the gardens grow nicely and the children end up with better meals.  The water filters will be placed in 16 small clinics in rural Congo, with an additional four being used at Tandala Hospital.  These will decrease the number of water-borne pathogens locals drink, thereby reducing the number of children and adults visiting the clinics for these illnesses.

We love what was accomplished and look forward to next year’s Challenge!