Ascent for Alzheimer's: World Team
The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania was the stage for World Alzheimer's Day 2006. From Canada to Hong Kong, ten people from eight different countries climbed Africa's highest mountain in a symbolic act of international unity against dementia.
The World Team was made up of individuals from the Dominican Republic, USA, Canada, UK, Hungary, Romania, Denmark, and Hong Kong SAR China. Each team member raised money for their national Alzheimer association, while Melanie raised funds for Alzheimer's Disease International.
The team have completed their challenge and have now returned home to their respective countries. We are very proud and happy to announce that in total the team managed to raise over US $250,000 for their Alzheimer associations. The climb was a great success - you can learn more about the trip by reading the online diary.
Melanie is now back in the ADI office. You can see her photos and read her Kilimanjaro diary here.
Follow the links under the photos to read about each climber and learn how you can support them.
 Aniko Sipos |
 Melanie Legg |
 Paul Inboriboon |
 Claudia Lai |
 Todd Gelfand |
 Jean Barnas |
 Ruben Torres |
 Dave McAmmond |
 Nasuh Mahruki |
 Hanne Sorensen |