" afca has generated tremendous support from the climbing community around the hemisphere , " tanya weaver , executive director of the afca , noted . " we know the mission of climbing to the summit of hill kilimanjaro is an adequate token for the challenging battle health / aids they face . " this yearly fundraiser is not just limit to climbing . the afca invites anybody and organizations to climb , walk , bike , or move for whatever reason to raise money for the children . corporations are encouraged to either sponsor , match donor , or have a team of their own . non - participants of the program can go the afca ' s page for the fundraising and sponsor several of the climbers for the climb up arusha division of the program . the afca ' s involvement in human / hiv devastated locations does not go unnoticed . children who have received care from families funded by the organization have sent letters of appreciation , which can be observed on their website .
The climbing community supports AFCA.