" afca has received tremendous approval from the mountain industry around the world , " gillian peterson , associate editor of the afca , said . " we think the skill of climbing to the topping of mount kilimanjaro is an appropriate symbols for the uphill battle hiv / 2 children face . " this fundraising event is not just limited to climbing . the afca invites anyone and everyone to race , hike , biking , or ran for this cost to draw money for the children . corporations are encouraged to immediately sponsor , match donations , or organize a team of their own . half - participants of the programme can choose the afca ' s offices for the program and benefit one of the climbers for the rise up kilimanjaro segment of the program . the afca ' s assistance in hiv / 1 devastated villages does not go unnoticed . children whoever have received care from hospitals sponsored by the organization have replied signs of appreciation , which can be viewed on their myspace .
The climbing community supports AFCA.