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Climbing for a Cause

On August 28th, we will be leaving for Tanzania, Africa for the adventure of a lifetime. Along with Jane Amble (Jeff's mom), Jodi Borgen (Jeff's aunt), John Amble (Jeff's brother), and Christina Mitsialis (John's girlfriend), we are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! When planning this trip, we decided to raise money for a cause that is near and dear to our hearts, Up with Downs - a support group for individuals and families of individuals with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.

The reason this charity is near and dear to our hearts is because our wonderful nephew and Godson, Tate, has Down Syndrome. Tate is an amazing little boy and we feel so blessed to have him in our life.

Please help us make a difference and reach our group goal of $5895 ($1 for each meter we climb) by donating. All donations are tax deductible. Any amount will make a difference and is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Donald J. NerkaDonald J. Nerka 09/22/2011 at 03:08 PM ET
    Congratulations on your climb!! What a great cause!!
  2. Susan WilcoxSusan Wilcox 08/28/2011 at 01:34 PM ET
    Good Luck!! We hope you have an incredible journey and that your fundraising is successful!
  3. Molly OklobzijaMolly Oklobzija 08/26/2011 at 09:53 AM ET
    Congratulations on an incredible journey! We are so excited to be supporting your family! Xoxo
  4. Tonya LTonya L 08/23/2011 at 09:00 PM ET
    Good Luck Terese and Jeff! You will both do amazing! Hope you are safe and healthy throughout the trip and yay to such a great cause !!!
  5. Wanda J WilcoxWanda J Wilcox 08/22/2011 at 04:15 PM ET
    Good Luck on the climb. Sounds like a wonderful cause that is close to your heart.
  6. Jennifer K DalhedJennifer K Dalhed 08/18/2011 at 12:05 PM ET
    You and your family are doing an amazing thing. I am so proud to say that I am your friend. Please be safe, be happy and stay encouraging to one another like always. Love you so much!!!
  7. curt borgencurt borgen 08/16/2011 at 11:14 PM ET
    We are proud, be safe.
  8. Laura RLaura R 08/14/2011 at 10:43 PM ET
    50 meters- sprinting!! Good luck and make sure the camera battery is charged!
  9. Shelly LundinShelly Lundin 08/12/2011 at 10:21 PM ET
    Good luck! Would love to hear all about it!!!
  10. Steven NerkaSteven Nerka 08/11/2011 at 11:56 AM ET
    Du habst eine gute Auslandsreise. Viel Gluck (insert umlaut over 'u')!
  11. Diane PerreaultDiane Perreault 08/10/2011 at 11:17 AM ET
    A great adventure for a wonderful cause. Good luck to all the "Kiliclimbers"!
  12. Debra F JohnsonDebra F Johnson 08/09/2011 at 01:17 PM ET
    Have a grand time! Good luck....post pix!
  13. Kris NerkaKris Nerka 08/08/2011 at 03:41 PM ET
    You guys rock, great idea! Good luck with your climb :)
  14. Stephanie LeachStephanie Leach 08/08/2011 at 02:58 PM ET
    Such a cool idea! Good luck climbing! :)

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    Arc West Central works to empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to live a quality life.
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