Big Dreams Trek Andy Thornton, Director of AfriKids, and a team of 20 take on Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of AfriKids Dan Salmons summarises his aims for the trek on his fundraising page on JustGiving: In December 2010, I will be leading a team of 20 in climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. At 5892m, Kilimanjaro is one of the highest peaks in the world, and a significant physical and mental challenge. We’ve called it the “Big Dreams Trek”. Our objective is to raise over £50,000 for AfriKids. AfriKids are and extraordinary, entrepreneurial charity that supports sustainable, commercially viable projects in rural northern Ghana, helping people there to change their lives, and those of their families and communities. I’ve found their work and their approach truly inspiring and hope you do too. If you are inspired to contribute, you can be assured that every penny you give will go immediately into AfriKids’ award-winning projects, led by a local team who have the insight and experience to really make it count “on the ground”.
A brave team of 20 have come together to take on Mount Kilimanjaro in December this year. Our very own Director, Andy Thornton along with committed supporter and leader of Climbing Kilimanjaro is a big dream for me, and more importhe pack, Dan Salmons are all set for the climb. They will be tantly, the money we raise will enable a lot of young people to embarking on this well known trek in a bid to raise a staggerhave big dreams too. ing £50,000 for AfriKids. So far they have raised a highly impressive £10,000 which has already been put to use. As seen on page one, Mary’s life has been radically changed. She now has a future to be excited about, thanks to the Big Dreams Trek group and their fundraising.
Andy Thornton, Director of AfriKids, tells Mary all about the climb and the challenge that has changed her life (above)
Dan Salmons, on a recent expedition with sellotaped walking boots— hopefully he’ll have a new pair in time for Mt Kilimanjaro! (above)
Andy Thornton has taken on numerous fundraising challenges to date for AfriKids. This is his latest trial and we know he will If you would like to sponsor Andy and the Big Dreams Trek team, please go to Andy’s JustGiving page. do his very best, pushing himself to the limit. Www.justgiving.com/Andy-Thornton