Sensei Mike to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Sensei Mike will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in June 2009 to help raise money for the Foundation for Blind Children.
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See Kili Our Way
Summer 2009, eight blind students from the Foundation for Blind Children, along with 19 guides, will make the trek to summit Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Standing 19,340 ft, Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and dominates its landscape unlike any other mountain. This climb is both physically and mentally demanding, making this truly an amazing task!
Crowned by eternal snows, the mighty Kilimanjaro looms over five Eco-systems, creating rapidly changing environments for our climbers. The team will spend eight nights on the mountain, summiting on the seventh day. The quest will be led by International Mountain Specialist and World-Adventurer, Kevin Cherilla. Kevin has led over 100 to the top, including two blind individuals, ranging in age from 13 to 79. His success rate has been over 80% compared to the international success rate of less than 50%.
There is no question, each climber, blind and sighted, has a tall road ahead and without question, this road will be truly life changing. This trip is not just about individual goals. It’s about what each individual climber stands for – the hopes and dreams of the blind around the world. We invite you join our journey!
