" afca has gotten tremendous support from the climbing community around the world , " tanya weaver , executive director of the afca , said . " we think the challenge of biking to the summit of mount kilimanjaro is an appropriate mark for the tricky battle hiv / infection children face . " this national event is not just limited to climbing . the afca invites anyone and everyone to mount , hike , bike , or run for whatever lengths to win donations for the children . corporations are encouraging to either organize , match donations , or organize a campaign of their own . non - participants of the organization can go the afca ' s list for the program and be four of the mountaineering for the climb up kilimanjaro part of the initiative . the afca ' s assistance in hiv / disease stricken countries does not do easily . children they have received protection from clinics funded by the association have sent articles of praise , which can be viewed on their website .
The climbing community supports AFCA.