Kilimanjaro and Beyond - A Lifechanging Journey

Barry and Chris Finlay from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in January 2009 and have since raised enough money, in conjunction with Plan Canada, to provide access to clean water and classrooms for a community in Tanzania. They are now embarking on a project to help youth and women ages 15-24 in Tanzania to establish businesses. Read about their journey in their book, Kilimanjaro and Beyond. This Blog describes upcoming events and how you can help.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

CEO of Plan Canada at Our Golf Tournament

We were honoured to have the CEO of Plan Canada, Rosemary McCarney, join us at our golf tournament. Here she is presenting at the dinner following the tournament. Thanks Rosemary!!!

Book Update #1

I will be posting some updates as our book, tentatively called "Climbing Kilimanjaro and Making a Difference" is edited and nears publication. The editing process has started. Lots of work ahead but it is going to be fun! Stay tuned!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Another Great Event!

We had a great turnout and reasonable weather for the 2nd annual Kilimanjaro Golf Fore Kids Tournament. A little over $4000 will be going to Plan Canada for building classrooms in Mwanza, Tanzania. Thanks to Debbie for organizing the tournament and to all volunteers and participants for being there. Photos will be coming soon.

Monday, August 16, 2010

$10,000 towards a new Ford

No, that is not a typo. Ford has donated $10,000 towards a new car if you get a hole-in-one at the 2nd annual Kilimanjaro Golf Fore Kids tournament this Saturday at Lombard Glen in Smiths Falls. They have also donated a set of ladies and men's Callaway golf clubs for a different hole. No-one will get a hole-in-one you say!!?? Well, I saw it a couple of years ago in a tournament. It does happen. Come out and give it a try.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Book in the works

I have been working on a book, with input from Chris, about our adventure climbing Kilimanjaro and helping the kids in Mwanza. The working tftle is "Climbing Kilimanjaro and Making a Difference". I am discovering it is a lot of work but the manuscript has been sent for editing. I will keep you posted on progress.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Golf Tournament Registration

It is time to register for the 2nd annual Kilimanjaro Golf Fore Kids Tournament to be held at Lombard Glen Golf and Country Club on August 21. This one promises to be full of fun and surprises and hopefully no rain (although the last part is not guaranteed). You can sign up on the website at www.kilimanjarogolfforekids.com. Just click on 'Contacts". As usual, all proceeds go to building the school in Mwanza. We hope to see you there.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Golf Tournament

Stay tuned for some exciting news about the golf tournament to be announced very soon. The registration fee remains the same as last year and it will be an even better tournament full of surprises. All proceeds to Plan Canada for building a school in Mwanza.