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Introduction

Dreams do come true

In February of 2004, we, Viviane and Bohdana will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain in Tanzania, whose elevation is an impressive 19,335.6 feet (5,895 meters).

Both of us are already athletic, yet we have undergone specific and rigorous training to condition our bodies and minds for this adventure.

The challenge is immense,(especially for Viviane, since she suffers from asthma and osteo-arthritis) but trivial compared with the every day struggles of children dealing with life threatening illnesses. Having taken this to heart, Viviane decided to dedicate this challenge towards the gathering of funds for the Children's Wish Foundation of the National Capital Chapter in Ottawa. Bohdana, recently returned from a sort of pilgrimage in the Ukraine, vows to help the children of Chornobyl.

The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is a federally chartered, non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favorite wish of children afflicted with high risk, life-threatening illnesses.

Both Foundations are federally chartered, non profit organizations.

We believe that dreams can really make a difference, especially if we are determined to make them come true. Our shared dream as friends and as enthusiastic outdoors aficionados, is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and if doing this can help a child make his or her dreams come true, it will only increase our sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our shared goal is to raise $19,335.60, one dollar for every foot of the mountain's altitude. You will find on the project page, all the details about our project, as well as endorsement letters from the Children's Wish Foundation and from the Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund Foundation.

Please note, that should you become a sponsor or a donator, that you will receive the visibility you deserve, on the Children's Wish Foundation and Children of Chornoby Canadian Fund Foundation web sites, on our expedition web site, and during our fund fundraising events and promotional activities held in Québec and Ontario.
In addition, we will be making a documentary during the expedition.

Also, businesses and individuals may "purchase a portion of the trail " towards the summit, at a cost of 1$ per foot. Purchases of 500 feet and more, will receive a photo of their "name-flag" standing on the trail, in addition to the tax receipt (any donator of 15$ and more can get a receipt). All donations can be made directly to the foundations, by mail or e-mail. (please specify : Kilimanjaro project). Should the donations exceed our objectives, we will donate the funds to a pre-determined children's charity in Tanzania.

You can participate in this project by:

Becoming a donator

1. By cheque to either one of the charities. Cheques should be mailed to Viviane Elferink or Bohdana Zwonok at one of the addresses below.

2. By web site or e-mail: http://www.childrenswish.ca and at http://www.chornobyl.ca

NB: Please specify that this is for the Kilimanjaro climb)

The foundations will issue tax receipts for all donations that exceed $15.00 upon request.

Becoming a sponsor

3. Should you be interested in helping us cover some of the costs of the expedition, either by donating or sponsoring some equipment, we would be most appreciative. You may send your contribution via mail, to one of us below, our check our list of needed equipment and services on our website and let us know what you can help us with.

On the children's behalf, we thank you for your kind consideration.

Yours truly,

Viviane Elferink
45 Taché Blvd. #14
Gatineau, Hull sector, Quebec
J8Y 3L2 Canada
Tel: 819- 743-7222
E-mail: elferink@videotron.ca Bohdana Zwonok
603 Lakeside rd.
Foster, Quebec
J0E 1R0 Canada
Tel:450-243-5157
E-mail: bohdana@endirect.qc.ca

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