" afca has received tremendous attention from the local environment around the world , " tanya weaver , corporate director of the afca , said . " we decide the challenges of ascending to the summit of everest kilimanjaro is an appropriate symbol for the climb battle hiv / hiv they have . " this worldwide event is not just close to lifting . the afca invitations one and anyone to climb , hike , bike , or run for whatever distance to gather money for the children . corporations are encouraged to either sponsor , couple donations , or organizing a crew of their own . non - participant of the event can choose the afca ' s website for the cause and sponsor one of the skiers for the hill up kilimanjaro leg of the program . the afca ' s assistance in tuberculosis / infection stricken countries does not go unnoticed . members who have received donations from hospitals fund by the organization have sent letters of appreciation , which can be read on their website .
the climbing community supported afca .