Take “Climb a Mountain” off Your Bucket List!

05/01/2012 - 18/01/2012

Kilimanjaro Information Session
Thurs. Sept 22, 2011 @ 5:30 pm
Palooka’s Boxing Club
2110 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
RSVP to Daphne at 1-877-466-9474




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Picture Yourself at the Summit of the “Jewel of Africa” – 19,340 feet above sea level !!! Join the Summit for Wishes 2012 and help grant a Wish.

The Climb for Wishes Expedition, will take place from January 5 to 16, 2012. With your help, our goal is to raise over $70,000 to help grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions in Atlantic Canada. All the funds raised will stay here in our region.

The route chosen to reach the peak is the Lemosho. Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing peak in the world and the highest on the African continent at 5,895 meters or 19,340 feet. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Kilimanjaro is a non-technical climb and can be climbed by anyone in fair condition. You’ll pass through five different climate zones including rain forest, moorland, and glacier.

Inspired by the strength and courage of children in Atlantic Canada who are struggling against a disease that threatens their very life, a group of cliimbers is banking on its creativity to raise funds to grant the wishes of these very special children.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is akin to reaching for the stars to catch them one by one for the children and their families. Children are so very important in our lives and we must do everything in our power to help them keep their magic.

Over the past few years, our Make-A-Wish® Foundation Chapters have gained the necessary expertise to organize climbs of the tallest summits in the world.

For the 2012 expedition, we will be calling upon the services of Tusker Trail. They have more than 33 years experience with Mount Kilimanjaro. Their professional guides will escort our group in your trek. Their expertise accounts for a success rate of 98% of climbers reaching the summit.

Many routes are available to reach the peak and for that purpose we will be taking the Lemosho, a longer route but one that allows for a better acclimatization to altitude. Quebec Chapter’s sporting events manager, Stephanie Bazot, will be counseling the climbers in their preparations and their training, and will take part in the expedition with the group.



Cost estimates

Cost of plane fare: $2,300
Cost of trip – on location: $5,200 US
Equipment: about $1,400 (if basic)
Amount to be fundraised: $7,000
Approx. Total: $16,000

For information, or to be placed on our Climb Email list or please contact our office at 902-466-WISH or 1-877-466-WISH (9474) and ask to speak with Daphne or Joyce.

Join this once in a lifetime experience!