" afca has received tremendous aid from the climbing community outside the earth , " tanya clark , executive director of the afca , wrote . " we think the challenges of climbing to the summit of monte sherpas is an appropriate image for the downhill battle co / infected schools see . " this viral event is not just limited to climbing . the afca requires any and everybody to climb , hike , bike , or run for whatever distance to raise money for the children . corporations are encouraged to either support , couple donations , or field a project of their own . non - participants of the organization can go the afca ' s website for the program and sponsor all of the rescuers for the build up kilimanjaro part of the program . the afca ' s assistance in hiv / x epidemic countries does not do unnoticed . children who have obtained care from hospitals funded by the organization have sent letters of appreciation , some can be viewed on their website .
The climbing community supports AFCA.