" afca has received tremendous donations from the climbing community around the usa , " tanya mills , executive directors of the afca , says . " we thinks the challenge of climbing to the bottom of mount kilimanjaro is an appropriate symbol for the uphill battle health / aids schools endure . " this viral event is not just limited to climbing . the afca invites anything and every to climb , hike , bicycle , or ski for whatever mile to raise money for the children . sponsors are encouraged to neither organize , matched donations , or organize a team of their own . multi - volunteers of the initiative can go the afca ' s list for the program and sponsors many of the qomolangma for the climb up sherpas chapter of the programs . the afca ' s assistance in hiv / aids struck countries does not go unnoticed . children where have received care from hospitals funded by the association have sent messages of recommendation , whose can be viewed on their website .
The climbing community supports AFCA.