The Loveall Foundation Kilimanjaro Challenge:
Climbing for the Children Sometimes in life we confront challenges that seem insurmountable, like climbing a 19,340-foot mountain or curing a devastating disease. But history tells us that even the most daunting challenges can be successfully met if you dedicate yourself and focus on your goal. Beginning New Year’s Day 2010 we will ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. On January 6 we plan to stand on her summit. A half a century ago, a diagnosis of Leukemia was a death sentence, but thanks to the work of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the five-year survival rate for people with leukemia has nearly quadrupled. With your support we can climb the tallest mountains together and help relieve the suffering of kids. One hundred percent of your contributions to the Loveall Foundation Kilimanjaro Challenge will go to the Leukemia Society, earmarked to benefit children battling leukemia. Anything can be accomplished with enough planning, perseverance and effort. Thank you for accepting ‘The Challenge.’ Onward and upward! |
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In the midst of his chemo treatments, David Timko, of the Leukemia Society, took the time to congratulate us on our efforts and pledged his support for the Kilimanjaro Challenge. David, you will be in our thoughts with every step we take on this climb. You are an inspiration to those who know you. |
What is a Sherpa?
Monday, December 21, 2009
For those of you who don’t know, the Sherpas are a group that lives in the mountains of Nepal. The most famous of all Sherpas was Norgay Tenzing the first person to reach the top of Mt. Everest with Sir Edmond Hillary. Since that time, “Sherpa” has come to mean someone who helps another person make a difficult climb.
For the Kilimanjaro Challenge, we are using the word to describe individuals who have stepped forward as sponsors. A few sherpas for the KILI Challenge include Mark Berns, Rick Glazer, Andy Houts, Pat Tsang, Brett Slusser and Shelly Ralls to name a few, many more to be named as we get closer to basecamp!
Our thanks go to these Sherpas! They have accepted "The Challenge" to help us help children who are battling leukemia.
Any and all support is deeply appreciated.
Onward and upward!
Information From the Trail
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- Happy, healthy New Year to everyone!
- We’ve arrived in Moshi, Tanzania
- The calendar counts down and the pledges are up!
- Fluent in Swahili yet? We’re working on it!
- Mark DeVincentis urges Challenge supporters to go ...
- Summit Level is getting bigger by the day!
- Our journey has begun
- 8 days and counting...
- From New York to Kilimanjaro
- Meet the children battling leukemia
- What is a Sherpa?
- Donations to the "second power"
- In honor of David Timko
- Mellon on the Mountain!!
- Holy pin cushin Batman!
- Hill Yes!
- Alex Miller accepts The Challenge!
- Wednesday, December 2, 2009
- A Message from David Timko
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Loveall Foundation for Children
4120 Douglas Blvd. #306-256
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Tax ID #: 68-0435070
(916)773-KIDS
kilimanjarochallenge
@loveallfoundation.org