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Title: 1000 Miles for a Healthier Africa
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Categories: Health
Human Rights
Status:
In Progress
Timeline:
December 5 07 to July 6 08
Description:
Hi everyone, and thank for you visiting my project. My name is Amanda and I am currently programme coordinator for the African Medical & Research Foundation in Canada - the world's leading African non-governmental health organisation. Over the coming six months, I will be embarking on a journey of over 1000 miles in support of AMREF. 26.2 of these will be comprised of the ING Ottawa Marathon on May 25th, 2008. Another 3.66 will be in altitude (5,895 ft), through a vertical ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest freestanding mountain and the highest peak on the African continent. The remainder of these miles will be covered right here in Toronto, as I push my mental and physical limits through 25 weeks of training. All pledges raised in support of this initiative will be donated to AMREF. My goal is $15,000.
I invite you to visit my fundraising site at
www.givemeaning.com/project/kilimanjaroclimb08
to learn more and make a donation. Please give as generously as your own financial means allow.
Background:
AMREF believes that health is a human right and that the solutions to better health can be found in Africa. Connecting people to health care, AMREF ensures that access to better health is not blocked by status, ethnicity, gender, geographic distance, or economic power. AMREF is committed to harnessing the strengths and abilities of Africa's powerful communities and passionate about the Continent's potential for self-sufficiency.
Objectives:
The Run: ING Ottawa Marathon, May 25th, 2008
The Climb: Kilimanjaro Ascent, June 25th, - July 6th, 2008
The Goal: To raise $15,000 for the African Medical & Research Foundation
Contact Name: Amanda Moore
Contact Email Address: amoore@amrefcanada.org
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