Amathuba says Thank You

This is an official Thank You to all our very generous sponsors from Amathuba for the money we managed to raise on their behalf during our climb. 

You can find the article on their website by clicking here

To quote:

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Cape couple climb Kilimanjaro for Amathuba

We were thrilled to be selected as the beneficiary when Jolene and Marco Bertoldi decided to raise funds through their Kilimanjaro climb. The Cape couple chose Amathuba because:

'Personally, we find it astounding and shameful that in our modern times, people still live in shacks without basic facilities such as clean running water, electricity or sufficient shelter.'

'It is relatively easy for us to make a big difference in the lives of others,' Jolene writes on her blog, http://machame-route.blogspot.com .  

The couple raised nearly R9 000 for Amathuba. We sincerely thank them, and all those who sponsored them – and were delighted to hear that they enjoyed a successful and safe trip to the summit.

Click here to sponsor Jolene and Marco.Anyone, anywhere in the world can raise funds for Amathuba on Do it 4 Charity . You do not have to be South African - you just need a passion for the work we do! 

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We'd like to say that we are delighted to be able to help and offer a great big thanks again to all for your support!

If you would like to do something amazing for charity, please take a look at this website - it is unbelievably easy to set up!

doit4charity & Amathuba

THANK YOU

We're furiously packing duffel bags and checking gear lists and ensuring that we have everything we need and have done everything we're supposed to do before we leave in less than 2 days.

Exciting times! One of the most exciting things on our list by far has been our charity drive. In a relatively short space of time our wonderful friends, family and colleagues have dipped deep into their pockets and together we have already put together an astounding R6,848.90!

doit4charity has been so impressed by our collective performance that they have us on the homepage of their website as "Fundraiser of the month". See here:

http://www.doit4charity.org.za/star.htm

In addition, I received an email from doit4charity today, who forwarded an email that they received from Amathuba directly:

Hi Jolene

I just received this message from the people at Amathuba. They wanted to post it on your blog, but were not sure how to go about it.

 

Dear Jolene and Marco

Thank you very much for choosing Amathuba for your fund-raising. We really appreciate your support. It makes such a difference.

Wishing you all the very best for your climb!

Suzy and Zuma

Amathuba

As far as I know, the money you are raising will go towards the next build which they are planning right now. Will keep you posted on progress.

Also, wanted to add my best wishes to theirs for your climb. Have a friend who did it last year and it was awesome! 

Kind regards,

Sheila McCallum

http://www.doit4charity.org.za

P O Box 321 Kloof 3640

Tel. 0 31 764-5123

Cel. 082 7848090

I want to take this opportunity to once again thank all of you have had a hand in making this happen! 

If you would still like to contribute, you can still do so - we only summit on the 12th of Feb, so you still have time to make your donation:

http://www.doit4charity.org.za/fundraisingpage.php?userId=TWpBPQ==

2 more sleeps....!

Fundraising for Amathuba

CLICK HERE To Sponsor Our Climb And Make A Difference In A Strangers Life

Kili, the largest free standing moutain in the world, is 5891.8m at it's highest point. This is higher than Everest Base Camp, which is at 5360m. 

Professionals will take up to 2 weeks to reach Everest Base Camp due to acclimatisation, but we're doing it in just 6 days; which will make it 

very challenging.

And so it is that we need your help. Not only for added incentive, but to make the most of this summit attempt we've decided that we'd like to do it 4 charity.    

We've chosen a South African charity called Amathuba. Please take a look at their website here:

    

http://www.amathuba.co.za/   

They are all about building homes and creating opportunities for those much, much less fortunate than ourselves.   

Personally, we find it astounding and shameful that in our modern times people still live in shacks without basic facilities such as clean running water, electricity or sufficient shelter.   It is relatively easy for us to make a big difference in the lives of others.   

From their website:   

“What if something you did today made that dream come true for a desperate family? Could you spare R500 [approx. £35 or US$50] to pay for a hundred concrete blocks? Or R325 for five bags of cement? Even R100 buys a length of roof sheeting, and R200 is enough for a door frame.”   

Anything you can spare can collectively make a big difference.   

Please click on this link for details on how to sponsor this life-changing event:

http://www.doit4charity.org.za/fundraisingpage.php?userId=TWpBPQ==

It’ll certainly give us the kick up to the summit we’ll need when times get tough near the top.    

Thanks so much!

    

Jolene & Marco