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A non-refundable deposit of $250 per person is established for the Kilimanjaro climb. This is due at time of registration and is made payable to AFCA.

Each climber must raise a minimum of $8,000 in order to participate in this event. This cost covers transportation to lodging; lodging; food while on the event; guides (not tips); water; snacks; and a $5,000 donation to AFCA’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa. Not included are: passport, visas, shots, alcoholic beverages, tips, laundry, and souvenirs. See itinerary for what all is included.

If a participant cancels their trip, they forfeit their $250 registration fee. Individuals or businesses that provided funding will need to contact us in writing if they want to receive a refund on their donation. They have thirty days from the date of cancellation in order to do so. Whatever is left over in a participant’s fundraising account will be dispersed to the rest of the team members to help them reach their own goals, after outstanding expenses are covered (guides, etc).

On occasion, corporate sponsors will gift climbers with gear for their climb. If a climber receives such an item and then drops out of the team due to not raising their required funds or for personal reasons, the participant must reimburse the sponsor for said gift or return it to AFCA if it is in intact shape.

A climber has three cut-off dates in which to meet specific fundraising goals:

Due dates for September 2010 climb are:
50% by March 27, 2010
75% by June 12, 2010
100% by August 19, 2010

 

Due dates for February 2011 climb are:
50% by September 30, 2010
75% by December 30, 2010
100% by February 12, 2011

Please note: Funds raised toward the cost of a Kilimanjaro climb cover guiding fees, food, lodging and in-country transportation during the trip. Only a portion of your payment supports the charitable purpose of AFCA’s programs. Depending on your country of origin, the trip’s cost may or may not be tax-deductible. Please consult a tax adviser concerning your specific situation.

Fundraising for airfare: Funds raised in excess of the trip cost will not be used to cover all or part of a participant’s airfare. However, we recognize that some people may want to raise money for their airfare. Please do so on your own. Participants may still be able to claim their airfare as a tax-deductible expense even if the funds are paid directly form the participant to a vendor, as long as the trip is in pursuit of a charitable purpose. Participants will need to contact a tax adviser concerning their specific situation.