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Uplifting Teachers in Tanzania

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After losing both of my parents to cancer, I felt a deep calling to make a difference Today. It struck me that "you can't say "someday" forever" To channel my determination, I set a bold goal - climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, to "Kick Cancer's Butt." Little did I know that life had another challenge in store for me.

In April 2022, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Instead of letting this setback discourage me, it fueled my fire to overcome both personal adversity and make a positive impact in the world. After a successful lumpectomy and discussions with my dedicated team of doctors, I embarked on my journey to Kilimanjaro.

However, the mountain had its own plans. At 15,000 feet, I became hypoxic and had to make the heart-wrenching decision to descend for the sake of my health. This choice unexpectedly led to an extraordinary opportunity to spend more time in Moshi, Tanzania. During this time, I visited a local school and worked with the students there. This experience opened my eyes to the incredible potential of these young minds and their thirst for knowledge.

Now, I'm on a mission to make a lasting impact. I've begun a NonProfit - Patchworks Inc. We bring educators with us to Africa to collaborate with local teachers and uplift the educational system in Tanzania. We're developing curricula, providing classrooms with essential learning tools, and working to transform the future of these students.

By supporting this GoFundMe campaign, you become an essential part of our mission. Your donation will help us deliver much-needed supplies to schools throughout Tanzania: projectors, whiteboards, markers, erasers, workbooks, pencils, paper, PE equipment, nets, basketballs, soccer balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, cones, and pinnies. Every contribution, no matter the size, is an invaluable piece of this journey.

If you're interested in becoming a larger sponsor of our school initiative, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your support will help us make a profound and sustainable impact on the lives of students in Tanzania. Together, we can ensure that every child has access to quality education and the tools they need to succeed.

Join us in our quest to empower Tanzanian schools and make a lasting difference. Your generosity can help these students reach their full potential and open doors to a brighter future. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
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  • Martha Hayward
    • $100
    • 3 mos
  • Rebecca Barnett
    • $50
    • 3 mos
  • MaryMargaret Mara
    • $25
    • 4 mos
  • Nancy Spano
    • $500
    • 4 mos
  • Dorothy Erickson
    • $25
    • 4 mos
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Tiffany Jones
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Brunswick, ME

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