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CLIMBING FOR KIDS

CLIMBING FOR KIDS. Mount Mera. Dorcas Aid & J29 Community Care, two charities have partnered together to raise funds for needy children from 2 homes. Climbing For Kids Campaign.

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CLIMBING FOR KIDS

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  1. CLIMBING FOR KIDS Mount Mera

  2. Dorcas Aid & J29 Community Care, two charities have partnered together to raise funds for needy children from 2 homes

  3. Climbing For Kids Campaign • The Chairman of Dorcas Aid, David O’Brien, and his climbing partner Justin Stevens will attempt to summit Mt Mera in the Himalayas • David & Justin are challenging the public to sponsor them • Sponsorships will go toward supporting the two children’s homes

  4. The Challenge! • Trip duration 18 days • Height: 6 476m • Grade 5 climb

  5. Our Challenge • Sponsor David & Justin for each metre they climb: • The climb starts in Lukla (Nepal) at 2800m • They will attempt to summit at 6 476m • David & Justin need to climb 3 676m • Will you sponsor David & Justin? • Finances will go directly to support the two children’s homes • The funds will be split equally between the 2 homes

  6. The Two Homes An AFM Welfare Department home in Kempton Park for babies & toddlers with special needs; some have been abandoned, others have been abused, are disabled or are HIV positive The J29 Safe House in Mayberry Park. A home to accommodate school going children in crisis, without parents or suitable care givers

  7. These children need our help!

  8. Putting The Climb Into Perspective • The risks: • Blizzards • Altitude sickness • Frostbite A view from Mera’s peak

  9. Help us to motivate David & Justin to summit by sponsoring them for children in need

  10. How to get involved • Please complete the attached document and email or fax back to us: info@dorcas.co.za Fax: 011 672-9669. Details & a background to the climb are also available on the Dorcas web site under “Fundraising Initiatives”: www.dorcas.co.za • Once we have your details, we will keep in touch with you until David & Justin complete their climb • Please note that while David & Justin are climbing, we cannot guarantee any news due to their being out of cell phone contact • Photos & a report will be available on the Dorcas Aid website after their climb • For more information contact Mark Williams: (011) 672-9669 Go For It!

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