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WHAT IS
UPKILI®
CLIMB FOR BREAST CANCER
ALL ABOUT?
This is a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, conceived by Breast Cancer survivor,
Amy MICKS. The climb is a major fundraising initiative in support of
Breast Cancer Research. Those joining our climb raise funds by climbing
19,340 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.
WHERE DO THE FUNDS
RAISED BY THE EVENT GO?
100% of all money raised by each climber goes directly to a Breast Cancer
Foundation/Organization that;
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works
collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for Relevant and
innovative research,
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Meaningful
education and awareness programs,
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Early diagnosis
and effective treatment,
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And a positive
quality of life for those living with breast cancer.
Climbers from
countries other than Canada will have their fundraising monies directed to
a Breast Cancer organization that meets the above criteria.
All Canadian
climbers will raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF).
WHICH BREAST CANCER
ORGANIZATION DOES MY FUNDRAISING MONEY GO TO?
Past climbers have raised for the following Breast Cancer Foundations;
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen Foundation, American Cancer Society, Living Beyond
Breast Cancer USA, and Breast Haven UK.
HOW DOES THE
FUNDRAISING PART OF THE CLIMB WORK?
Each climber is encouraged to raise a minimum of $500 towards their respective foundation. This is made easier with each
climber having their own on donation page directly linked to the
foundation. This way anyone can donate on behalf of the climber with
ease. Each climber will also receive a fundraising manual full of great
ideas to help in this phase of the climb as well as access to a
fundraising coach.
CAN I RAISE MONEY TO
PAY FOR THE COST OF MY CLIMB?
Absolutely not! Each climber is expected to cover the costs of their own
airfare and climb.
WHO CAN JOIN THE CLIMB?
Any
adventure seeking individual in excellent physical condition with a sense
of determination and a strong will can join the team.
DO I HAVE TO BE A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR TO JOIN THE CLIMB?
No. Anyone can join.
WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE DO THE PARTICIPANTS NEED?
This is not a
technical climb but a tough trek to high altitude. Once registered, all
climbers will be given assistance with their training. Training hikes are
supported and encouraged.
HOW HARD IS IT TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO?
Most people when asked this question say it is the hardest thing they have
done in their life. However thirty-three thousand people a year climb
Kilimanjaro. If you are fit, in good health and train hard you will have
a more successful and enjoyable experience exploring this majestic
mountain.
WHO IS AMY MICKS?
A lover of the outdoors from an early age Amy grew up spending summers in
northern Ontario. Whether it was family cottage time or summer camps she
found she felt most like herself surrounded by nature hiking, biking,
paddling skiing or climbing. At the age of thirty-two Amy was diagnosed
with Breast Cancer. A year of treatment put her outdoor pursuits on held
but four years after her diagnosis and hungry for her next outdoor
challenge Amy climbed Kilimanjaro for the first time. This began a love
affair that she has now chosen to share with others. Amy has now climbed
Kilimanjaro eight times. She spends her winters guiding and providing
medical support on Kilimanjaro, summers guiding in the Altai Tavn Bogd
Mountains in Western Mongolia and the fall and spring mountain biking,
paddling and hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
IS AMY MICKS LEADING
THIS CLIMB?
Yes, Amy will be leading this climb along with the guides from Tusker
Trail.
HOW MANY YEARS HAS THE CLIMB TAKEN PLACE
The 2009 climb with mark the fifth
UPKILI®
CLIMB.
Climbs took place in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
WHAT ARE THE DATES
FOR THE 2009 CLIMB.
Participants arrive in Moshi on February 1st. Two nights are spent at our
hotel before the climb starts. After the climb ends on February 12th, the
group departs on an optional safari, or flies home on February
13th.
HOW MUCH
HAS THE CLIMB RAISED IN PREVIOUS YEARS FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH?
Since our first climb in 2005,
UPKILI®
climbers have raised
over $165,000 for Breast Cancer Research.
HOW DO I REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE ON THE CLIMB?
Sign up on line
here. Or call Andrew at Tusker Trail 1-775-833-9700. |
