" afca has enjoyed tremendous supports from the climbing communities around the hemisphere , " gillian weaver , managing officer of the afca , says . " we think the challenge of walking to the summit of mount kilimanjaro is an appropriate symbol for the climbs battle lgbt / 1 children face . " this annual events is not just limited to climbing . the afca invites anyone and everyone to ride , walk , hike , or ski for whatever distance to raise money for the children . corporations are encouraged to personally encourage , match funds , or organize a team of their own . non - participants of the fundraiser can go the afca ' s website for the program and sponsor all of the climbers for the climb up mt. part of the program . the afca ' s helping in hiv / disease stricken countries does not go untouched . children than have received caring from hospitals supported by the organization have sent email of commendation , that can be read on their websites .
The climbing community supports AFCA.