Future 2 Foundation, Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2016 – Want to climb a mountain? Of course I do…
Anne and David Graham
It sounded like a good idea at the time.
It was something I’d never done before nor really thought of doing.
It was an opportunity to raise money for a Foundation I’m involved in.
What the hell was I thinking???
I was full of excitement and a few nerves before my first Board meeting at Future2 Foundation. I was looking forward to meeting some people for the first time and re-acquainting myself with others. The agenda was full and we were off to a flying start. I was interested in the presentation about a new fundraising adventure designed to appeal to those who wanted to make a difference in an adventurous way and before I knew it I’d “expressed interest” in the Kilimanjaro Challenge.
An expression of interest for me is usually a big fat yes…so it was on!
Fast forward a few months and both David and I have signed up to Climb Mt Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania and the highest point in Africa at 5,865m.
You might be asking yourself “Why”? and let me tell you, you’re not the only one! The main reason for “why” is to help raise money for kids who need it. Simple. I’ve seen firsthand the difference support from Future2 Foundation makes to charities supporting disadvantaged Australian youth. In the past I’d donated, helped raise money selling raffle tickets at various events, sponsored a grant application and even presented an oversize cheque to the Edmund Rice Camps earlier this year.
I’d contemplated something like this for a while but it seems that all my ducks were lined up and now it was time for me to step up and actually do it. I’m just a little bit competitive so I do plan to smash the minimum fundraising target of $4000; I just need to work out how to do that…
On a personal note, it will be a fabulous adventure, something I’d heard about from clients but not something I’d really seriously considered doing. I love a challenge (obviously) so we’ll have to see whether I’ve bitten off more than I can chew.
It would be great if you could follow me on my journey. I’ll be posting regular updates which I hope will entertain. The only thing I ask is you go to my fundraising page and donate a little or a lot – every bit counts.
Anne Graham (with David Graham)
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Read more about Anne’s preparations here:
23 June: Future 2 Foundation, Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2016 – 1,000 Steps Kokoda Walk
11 June: Future 2 Foundation, Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2016 – Boots and birthday
27 May: Future 2 Foundation, Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2016 – Oh, what the hell have I done?
