Charity Climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro

Hello,

My name is Ellyn Elizabeth and I help run a non-profit called Pen + Napkin.  What we do is pretty amazing!!  We exist to furnish and decorate the homes of women and children from domestic violence situations, veterans and families who have moved out of transitional living centers and into their very first home.  I we will be hiking Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa!  Yes, I know it sounds crazy but, I am hiking to fight to end homelessness.  I will be putting myself into incredibly hard moments.   Situations that are uncomfortable, tiring and very emotional. Circumstances a lot of our families understand all too well.  This is why I am climbing.  For these incredibly strong families.  I want people to see the passion I have for what we do. I will be going through something incredibly difficult just for a moment, but these families have been living in fearful situations,  on the ground uncomfortably and with struggle for many years.

I am looking for sponsors to help fund this hike and help me reach a goal of $10,000!! 

Breaks Down...  
Flight Cost  $1,200 
Travelers Insurance TBD
Fleece  $60
Long Underwear Shirt + Pants  $80
Coat  $150
Boots  $120
3 Pairs of Hiking Socks  $60 
Snow Pants  $140
Gloves  $40 
Face Cover  $30
Hat  $20
Backpack  $80
Hiking Stick  $35
Tanzania Entry Fee  $100 
Solar Charger  $30 

Total Estimated Cost  $3,065


Itinerary 
June 14 Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport + spend 1 night in Moshi for gear prep + acclimating
June 15 Machame Gate to Machame Camp [6.2 miles, 6 hours]
June 16  Machame Camp to Shira Camp [3 miles, 5 hours]
June 17 Shira Camp to Barranco Camp [6.2 miles, 7-8 hours]
June 18 Barranco Camp to Barrafu Camp [5 miles, 8 hours]
June 19 Barrafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Park [8.3 miles, 12-15 hours]
June 20 Millennium Park to Mweka Gate [7 miles, 6 hours]
June 21 Depart!

Would you consider sponsoring this hike on behalf of Pen + Napkin?  We have a courageous goal of $10,000 dollars to raise.  With this amount we reach we will be able to fully furnish over 10 homes and install over a 75 beds! 

Many thanks to our sponsors!!

Please know that every donation toward this challenge is a HUGE blessing.  I absolutely believe in what Pen + Napkin is doing and want others to see how much I am fighting for these families and individuals.
                                                                                                
Learn more about us at www.penandnapkin.org
Instagram: @penandnapkinorg

THANK YOU!!!!!