Hike of Hope

Good morning everyone. I received an e mail today from a dear friend stating the following:

Dear Madame/Sir, 15 July 2010

Hike of Hope is a team of 6 men trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro; the highest peak in Africa; in attempt to support the activities of the Children Cancer Center of Lebanon, raise funds for the treatment of kids struck with cancer and above all promote the cause of fundraising itself.
Children cancer treatment and research is a worthy and noble cause to all of us. The amount of suffering and pain the children go through is heartbreaking. The Children Cancer Center of Lebanon work and achievements in treating, not only children from Lebanon but from all around the region, and enhancing their quality of life are simply awe inspiring.
That is why we chose The Children Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL); a not-for-profit association, as the sole beneficiary of our “Hike of Hope” endeavor.
We will be navigating through five major eco-zones: Rainforest, Heath, Moorland, Alpine Desert and freezing Glaciers, enduring vast variations in climate, from equatorial at the foot of the mountain (30°) to arctic conditions at the summit (-20°) while coping with lower levels of oxygen at higher altitudes (approx 50% less at the top) which can lead to acute altitude sickness as well as other pulmonary and cerebral conditions.
We do this hoping/knowing that this will bring more attention to the cause we are adopting and hopefully inspiring people undertake similar initiatives. For as important as the money we raise from this event, we believe that it is equally important, if not more, to promote fundraising initiatives that will help create a more sustainable income stream for institutions that help and ensure a better quality of life for our society.
We seek your support to our initiative by donating directly to the Children Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) through our Hike of Hope campaign. By doing so, you will be helping two causes in one and fulfilling two corporate social responsibility initiatives at the same time as you will be promoting fundraising itself as well.
We are aware and greatly appreciative of your organization’s contribution to the society, and that is why are asking you again to help people help each other.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration and contribution.

Hike of Hope Team

I am so proud of their efforts that I ask you to spread the word.

Thank you!

Bambi