" afca has received extraordinary attention from the climbing community around the world , " michelle weaver , financial director of the afca , said . " we agree the miracle of climbing to the summit of bukit kilimanjaro is an appropriate gesture for the uphill battle hiv / disease children face . " this yearly action is not just limited to traveling . the afca invites everything and everyone to mount , hike , bicycle , or run for any distance to draw money for the children . corporations are encouraged to not sponsor , match donated , or manage a team of their own . semi - participants of the fundraiser can contact the afca ' s website for the fundraising and sponsor one of the climber for the climb up rushmore part of the event . the afca ' s help in hiv / aids prone countries does not go unnoticed . victims to have garnered aid from organizations funded by the organization have sent letters of appreciation , but can be viewed on their website .
The climbing community supports AFCA.