Kili 4 Kids Fundraising Page
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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University of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics Authority/American Family Children's Hospital
American Family Children's Hospital is a complete children's medical and surgical center with a pediatric intensive care unit, an internationally recognized transplant surgery program, a children's cancer...
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Fundraising target: $19,330
Total raised so far: $9,193.60
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The Journey

On June 29th, 2009, 5 friends – Greg Cook, Jake Cook, Bobby Bacci, Daron Gunn, and Michael Dewald – will attempt to conquer one of the seven summits of the world, Mount Kilimanjaro. On the boarder of Tanzania and Kenya, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, rising to 19,330 feet. We’ll be trekking the Lemosho route, which begins in the forests below Shira Ridge and crosses the Shira Plateau before summiting Uhuru Peak. The trek will take 8 days and pass through almost every climate type on earth. The journey to the summit will be long, arduous, and a life-changing adventure.

 

The Cause

While our quest to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro will be both physically and mentally challenging, it is nothing compared to the mountains conquered each and every day by the children at the American Family Children’s Hospital. American Family Children's Hospital is a complete children's medical and surgical center whose world-class team of health care professionals provide everything from preventative health care to highly specialized programs. A part of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority, the American Family Children's Hosptial provides quality health care to the children of south-central Wisconsin and are committed to education, research and community service.

 

The Goal
Our goal is to raise $1 for every foot we climb on the mountain, for a total of $19,330. All proceeds donated through our fundraising website will help support programs and services needed by families who have a child at the American Family Children’s Hospital.

 

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support our fundraising efforts. 

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate!

Appreciatively-

Bobby Bacci, Jake Cook, Greg Cook, Daron Gunn and Mike Dewald

 


Online Donors to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
Greg Cook 8/7/2009 We won the game! 
Anita Marx 7/28/2009  
Jake Cook 7/20/2009  
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson 7/20/2009  
Anonymous 7/17/2009  
Ralph, Schwab & Schiever, Chtd. 7/14/2009  
Jim & Beth Konieczny 7/9/2009 Go Bobby! 
Steve Meyer 7/6/2009 Good luck. I'm jealous. 
Nick Cubick 7/3/2009 Good luck! 
Mike, Jennifer (DeWald), Andrew, Brennan Hollowell 7/1/2009 What an adventure! Best wishes from Tennessee! 
Sarah Selim 6/29/2009 What a wonderful idea! Good luck! 
Peggy & Norm Sechler 6/27/2009 Hope all goes well 
Hap 6/26/2009 Good Luck Have Fun be safe  
Anonymous 6/26/2009 bonne chance 
Emily 6/24/2009 Have so much! FTK! 
Bob & Leona Bacci 6/23/2009 You make us proud! Good luck and have fun. 
Micah Brock 6/23/2009 Git 'er done, boys. 
Anonymous 6/22/2009 May God go with you on this challenging, fulfilling journey. Bless you for your efforts 4 Kids 
Anonymous 6/22/2009 Good luck! 
Anonymous 6/19/2009 Enjoy 
Anonymous 6/17/2009 Good luck! 
Natalie, Mike and Collin Maenhout 6/17/2009 Good Luck 
The Makuh Family 6/17/2009 Go Bobby!!!! 
Bradley Logan 6/12/2009 Great idea! Hope all goes well! 
Jeff Clark 6/12/2009 What an adventure! Best of luck! 
Denise Tung 6/12/2009 Good luck guys!! 
Neil 6/10/2009 Good luck! 
Anonymous 6/10/2009  
Gabe Bloom 6/10/2009 Good luck! 
Alyssa 6/10/2009 Have fun! Enjoy! 
CJ Duax 6/10/2009 Good work guys. 
Nissa 6/10/2009 this is awesome. good luck! 
Liz Sehr 6/9/2009 Good luck! 
Kevin Kiefert 6/9/2009 Best of luck guys - what a great experience. 
Kali 6/9/2009 What an awesome idea! Good luck guys! 
Kelsey Creveling 6/9/2009 This will be an awesome experience, and what a great gift to yourselves and those kids! 
Christy Marino 6/9/2009 Good luck - have a great trip! 
Joey Habes 6/9/2009 Sounds like an awesome trip - cheers. 
Kristin N. 6/9/2009 Way to go guys - this is awesome. 
Eric D. 6/9/2009 great idea & good luck 
Steve Rzepka 6/9/2009 Good luck! 
Tyler 6/8/2009 Have a great trip! 
Mike and Sandy DeWald 6/3/2009 Have a safe, successful climb to the top. 
Julia 5/21/2009 Good luck and have fun! 
B&N Cruse 5/19/2009 Go Bobby Bacci! 
Jen Richardson 5/14/2009  
Kit Wobeter and Sharon Devine 5/13/2009 Do good and have fun! 
Susan Carro 5/12/2009 Such an awesome idea. Good luck with everything! 
Chris 5/11/2009 Good luck guys 
Maren & Frank Sharpe 5/8/2009 PSU is proud. Alex wishes you luck 
Joanna Simpson 5/7/2009 Fantastic! Have a wonderful time - how exciting! Will be thinking of you on your journey! 
Joe and Julie Kranz 5/5/2009 We knew you boys were special. 
Kili 4 Kids Pong Tournament 5/5/2009 Great weekend! Thanks for all the support and generosity everyone! 
Christine Bacci & Jason Drucker 5/2/2009 Good Luck Bobby! I'm jealous :-) 
Jeff and Mary Lewitzke 5/1/2009 Good Luck Jake and Greg! 
Anne Collins 4/16/2009 Be careful and have fun! 
Sarah Nickel 4/16/2009 Good luck!  
Michelle Good 4/15/2009 Good Luck. Sounds like a great experience 
Kalan 4/13/2009 Good luck boys!! I am SO proud of you...if yall do Everest...I'm there for your BC support :)  
Damon 4/10/2009 You guys know that's uphill right??? Kick its ass! 
Doug and Katie Hensel 4/9/2009 God bless, boys! We believe in you! 
Kathryn Nott 4/7/2009 Loving Mt. Kili! Should be good practice for Machu Pichu this fall :) Good Luck! 
Kathy & Chuck Brinkman 4/6/2009 Great effort & great cause -- proud of you! 
Bob & Joan Bacci 4/5/2009 What a great thing to do and for such a worthy charity. Good luck and have fun. 
Joyce Spizzirri 4/3/2009 Great cause Bobby! (Kids are my weakness.) 
Andy Farrell 4/2/2009 Have fun fellas! 
Eric Menendez 4/2/2009 Man am I jealous -- good luck & climb hard! 
Grandma Ehli - John & Marilyn Valiquette 4/1/2009 Be Safe 
Jennifer Bart 4/1/2009 Good Luck Bobby & the rest of you guys! 
Sue Boutwell 4/1/2009 GOOD LUCK! 
Amanda 3/30/2009 Good Luck, Guys!!! 
david lin 3/30/2009 Work it! 
Lisa 3/30/2009 Good luck fellas! 
Emily Rugaber 3/30/2009 Kill it! 
Bryan Wright 3/29/2009 Good luck and be safe 
Lesa McDermott 3/27/2009 I'm soooo jealous! Stay safe. 
Sue Herbst 3/27/2009 You four are special - Good luck on your adventure. 
Johanna Drucker 3/27/2009 This is amazing. Good Luck!! 
Amy Kranz 3/27/2009 Good luck boys! 
Rachel Holm 3/26/2009 Awesome! 
Colleen Briley 3/26/2009 Bacci: You are truly holding up the 'four pillars' with this adventure! Good luck!!! 
Sam Marpe 3/25/2009 Get it Bacci! What an incredible adventure!  
Anthony Felts 3/25/2009 Best of luck! Hope you make it! 
Sarah L. Bishop 3/25/2009 Woo hoo!! You guys are awesome. 
Brian A. 3/25/2009 Have fun guys! It's hard work, but the view is amazing! 
Kathryn McGuckin 3/25/2009 Have an amazing and heart-felt adventure! 
Lameis Hodi 3/24/2009 Good luck boys, make it back safe! 
Jan Cook 3/24/2009 This is just one small reason why I am so proud of you guys. 
Pat DeWald 3/24/2009 Have a great adventure ! 
Jeff Sirkin 3/24/2009 Real Men Hike 20,000 feet 
Jenn Luechauer 3/24/2009 Good luck! You guys are fabulous. 
Laura Garnick 3/24/2009 This is just fantastic 
Anonymous 3/24/2009  
Kamilah Dixon 3/24/2009 Way to go Guys!! =) 
David Hughes 3/24/2009 Best of Luck!!! Absolutely amazing!! 
Matt Kruse 3/24/2009 Good luck! 
Jenna Tulman 3/24/2009 Incredible guys. Thanks for taking the plunge.  
Edmund Rogers 3/24/2009 Great stuff guys! Good luck! 
Shireen 3/24/2009 be safe!  
Elyse Blumenthal 3/24/2009 I love that you guys made you guys are hiking for a great cause 
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* Total raised online: $8,698.60
Amount raised offline: $495.00
Grand Total: $9,193.60
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