Kilimanjaro Climb for Kids

Angus Murray has just returned from a 7-day fundraising climb of Mt Kilimanjaro, at 19,341 feet the highest mountain in Africa.

"I was the climbing guide for the group while on the mountain. The climbers raised $65,000 for the Amani Children's Home in Moshi, Tanzania. (www.amanikids.org) Amani (which means peace in Swahili) seeks to reunite homeless children, displaced by poverty and AIDS, with their extended families. Once children leave Amani they continue to receive both educational and food support. Climbing "Kili" is an incredible experience as the route crosses four different ecozones. On summit day, all members of the team battled altitude sickness and 60 km/hour winds to reach the "Roof of Africa." The highlight of the trip was visiting Amani after we came down from the mountain. I would like to thank David Robertson for his continuing support of this worthwhile service project. And thanks to the nursing staff at the School for the donation of medical supplies."