" afca has got strong support from the climbing environment round the world , " donna moore , staff director of the afca , said . " we think the challenge of climbing to the summit of mount kilimanjaro is an appropriate mark for the facing battle * / os children face . " this viral event is not just limited to climbing . the afca invites any and organizations to climb , walk , cycling , or run for whatever distance to raise money for the child . corporations are encouraged to either participate , match donations , or organize a team of their own . non - participants of the campaign can go the afca ' s website for the program and sponsor one of the climbers for the climb up kilimanjaro portion of the program . the afca ' s service in hiv / aids stricken countries does not go unnoticed . children who have had protection from hospitals funded by the organization have sent letters of appreciation , they can be found on their website .
The climbing community supports AFCA.