Kilimanjaro Climb for Life

WaterCan’s inaugural Kilimanjaro Climb for Life aims to engage and inspire!

Mount Kilimanjaro

In October 2012, a courageous group of Canadians from all walks of life will climb to incredible new heights to bring attention to the global water crisis. Towering 19,341 feet above sea level, Mt. Kilimanjaro presents an ultimate physical challenge, but also an opportunity to be inspired, to educate others and to help change lives forever.

Can’t climb? Don’t fret. You can lend your support as a “virtual climber” and follow our climbers’ progress via our social media channels: Facebook, Twitter and eNewsletters.

Visit the Kilimanjaro Climb for Life Page.

Meet our Kilimanjaro Team

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Ben Mulroney

Why am I climbing? As WaterCan’s new National Ambassador, I look forward to stepping up to this challenge! I hope that we’ll be able to spread a lot of awareness and inspire people to get involved in this great charity!

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Kerry Freek

Why am I climbing? Water is essential for life. In my work, I call attention to water challenges and solutions every day. I want to spend this year spreading awareness by making a commitment to climb Kilimanjaro. The more people know about making fresh, clean water available, the better.

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Ray Civello

Why am I climbing? As a proud supporter, I am truly passionate and inspired by the work that WaterCan does to make a difference. Participating in this climb is my commitment to help provide access to clean water, one life at a time.

Peter Bregg

Why am I climbing? I’m anxious to be as helpful to WaterCan as possible!

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George Yap

Why am I climbing? As WaterCan’s new Executive Director, I’m thrilled to be climbing Kilimanjaro with this highly motivated group of WaterCan supporters!

Tom and Patti Kindred

Why are we climbing? This opportunity not only supports WaterCan’s efforts but also celebrates our 25^th wedding anniversary. How great will it be to stand at the top of Africa with the love of my life! Carpe diem. Clean Water for All!

Joscelyn Coolican

Why am I climbing? Tanzania has always been at the top of my list of places to experience, but I have never been able to justify such a trip. Now I can. The Climb for Life enables me to raise awareness and funds for two issues that are extremely important to me – water and poverty.

Paul G. Smith

Why am I climbing? This climb will represent a high point in my life. At the same time, it’s for a wonderful cause.

Tom Edge

I would like to understand the nature of water problems in Africa firsthand, and contribute towards helping African sustain clean water supplies.

Devin Publicover

Why am I climbing? In total, I have summited seven different mountain peaks. I crave adventure, and when I laid my eyes upon the email that contained the Kilimanjaro Challenge details, my heart almost jumped out of my chest.

Duncan Munn

Why am I climbing? I am hiking to do my small part to lift the dark shadows of water insufficiency and replace it instead with the light of hope that safe, clean drinking water represents for all. I am honored to share this hike with my fellow volunteers.

Mike Garvey

Why am I climbing? Not only is this a fascinating opportunity to see a wonderful part of the world, but more importantly, an opportunity to combine fundraising efforts with actually witnessing the “front line” results and achievements of such fundraising efforts.

Peter Dobrowolski

Why am I climbing? I’d like to help improve lives and make this a special goal in my life as I turn 50 years of age in 2012. I would like to make it an extra special and rewarding experience.

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Brittany Moorcroft

Why am I climbing? WaterCan’s Climb for Life combines two causes that I’ve recently become passionate about – climbing and water. I can’t wait for the challenge and the chance to help such an important cause.

Raj Kapoor

Why am I climbing? In 1994, I had the good fortune of being able to travel around the world for a year. I saw many wonderful and inspiring things. But what I also saw was how acute the need for food, clean water and medicine was in the majority of the world.

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Chris Hilkene

A passion for water is what led me to become an environmental professional. Participating in the Climb is a logical extension of my work to promote clean water in Canada. I can support WaterCan’s efforts to bring clean water where it is desperately needed, while gaining some broader perspective & having a once in a lifetime experience.

Glenn Charles

Thousands of humans have lived without love; not one without water. How easy is it for us to turn on the tap and not think how blessed we are to have water on demand; and not thinking of OTHERS walking for hours or days to have the blessing of water in their lives.

Rynette and Keith Guillaume

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Michael Wymant

I’m climbing to raise awareness in North America about water use and reduction opportunities. It’s also important to me to witness the effects of climate change and attempt to effect change through my network in facility management, where major impacts can be made.

Erin Roberts

For me, this climb celebrates my graduation from Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo. As an enthusiastic back-country hiker and advocate for water research, I’m thrilled to join this climb to support WaterCan and kick-start my post-graduate life!

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