Trek to one of the world s greatest peaks. Stand on the roof of Africa. Help end the suffering of millions of people with neglected diseases.

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1 Trek to one of the world s greatest peaks. Stand on the roof of Africa. Help end the suffering of millions of people with neglected diseases.

2 OVERVIEW As one of the world s great seven peaks, Mount Kilimanjaro has long been a goal for adventurers worldwide. The challenge of reaching the 19,341 ft (5,895 m) summit and the exhilaration of standing on the roof of Africa are unparalleled. Now, you have the opportunity to embark on this transformational adventure of a lifetime, while simultaneously helping to end the suffering of millions of people with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The Summit to See the END will engage dedicated visionaries, humanitarians, and business entrepreneurs to join the hike of a lifetime, while raising awareness and funds to treat neglected tropical diseases. NTDs are a group of parasitic and bacterial infections that cause long-term disability and illness for over 1.6 billion of the poorest and most vulnerable people across the globe. These diseases can be treated by available, donated medicines. Funds are needed for the delivery of these medicines to people in need. MACHAME ROUTE Of the five possible routes to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the seven-day Machame route has a 90% success rate with some of the most stunning scenery of the mountain. The route offers excellent acclimatization, with good opportunities to walk high, sleep low. Machame starts with an interesting and steep approach from the southwest, ascending up to Shira Plateau where it joins both the Lemosho and Shira routes to the summit of Kilimanjaro. The route passes through five diverse climatic zones with some of the most beautiful views on Kilimanjaro, from the expansive Shira Plateau, to Lava Tower, the Great Barranco Wall and Kilimanjaro s Southern Ice Field. Though the Barranco Wall has a tricky rock outcrop, expert guides will help every step of the way, and hikers are sure to successfully reach the top of the Wall and scale Karanga Valley where you will see the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. Hikers will sleep in tents at designated campsites. The END Fund has made arrangements for all hikers to stay at Barafu High Camp the night before the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. By staying at Barafu High Camp, the final ascent will be an hour shorter and hikers will enjoy a peaceful trek to the summit. Expert guides and porters will accompany the group up the mountain. All guides have climbed Kilimanjaro at least 100 times and are expertly trained in mountain safety and first aid. Porters will carry all necessary equipment, including hikers overnight bags. A cook will prepare meals on the mountain which will be served in a large dining tent at each campsite.

3 SEVEN-DAY MACHAME ROUTE ITINERARY DETAILS JULY 2 10, 2016 DIFFICULTY LEVEL: TOUGH Shira Volcano SATURDAY, JULY 2 ARRIVAL Kibo UHURU PEAK Volcano 5895 M 2 11 h 10 h 7 h h h 4 h 7 h MACHAME GATE MWEKA GATE ELEVATION: 1500 M 3000 M 3500 M 3800 M 4500 M The END Fund s coordinating committee will meet the hikers at Kilimanjaro Airport and assist them with their transportation to the hotel. Hikers will spend the evening making last-minute preparations for the trek and will enjoy a dinner organized by the END Fund at the hotel. SUNDAY, JULY 3 1 MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP ELEVATION: 5,900-9,800 FT (1,800-3,000 M) DISTANCE: 6.8 M (11 KM) TIME: 5-7 HRS HABITAT: MONTANE FOREST From the hotel in Arusha, we will drive 1.5 hours to the Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to sign in and make our final preparations to start the climb. Our path will take us through a rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge to Machame Camp where we will stay overnight. 6 4 h Mawenzi Volcano MONDAY, JULY 4 2 MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP ELEVATION: 9,840-12,630 FT (3,000-3,850 M) DISTANCE: 5.6 M (9 KM) TIME: 4-6 HRS HABITAT: MOORLAND After breakfast, we will leave the rainforest behind and our ascent will take us across a small valley and up a steep, rocky ridge. Our route will turn west onto a river gorge. At Shira campsite, we will rest, eat dinner and sleep overnight. TUESDAY, JULY 5 3 SHIRA CAMP VIA LAVA TOWER TO BARRANCO CAMP ELEVATION: 12,630-15,090-12,960 FT (3,850-4,600-3,950 M) DISTANCE: 4.3 M (7 KM) TIME: 6-7 HRS HABITAT: SEMI-DESERT This is a very important day for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. This will be our toughest day so far and you may start to feel the symptoms of altitude sickness. We will ascend to Lava Tower at 4,600 M where we will eat our lunch to acclimatize. We will then descend to spend the night at Barranco campsite. The campsite is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which provides spectacular views for a memorable sunset. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 4 BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP ELEVATION: 12,960-12,890 FT (3,950-3,930 M) DISTANCE: 4.3 M (7 KM) TIME: 4 HRS HABITAT: ALPINE DESERT Today s trek starts with a short, challenging climb to the top of the Great Barranco Wall. We will then traverse over scree to the Karanga Valley, which is situated beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. We will stay overnight at Karanga campsite. THURSDAY, JULY 7 5 KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP ELEVATION: 12,890-15,090 FT (3,390-4,600 M) DISTANCE: 3.7 M (6 KM) TIME: 3 HRS HABITAT: ALPINE DESERT We leave Karanga campsite behind to meet the junction connecting with the Mweka descent trail. From here we continue up to the Barafu Hut which will complete the southern circuit. The Barafu Camp offers beautiful views of the summit and of the two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. At Barafu Camp we will meet up with the six-day trek hikers. It is important to rest, prepare for the next day s summit, and go to bed early. FRIDAY, JULY 8 6 BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA HUT CAMP ELEVATION: 15,090-19,340-10,170 FT (4,600-5,895-3,100 M) DISTANCE: 4.3 M (7 KM) ASCENT M (23 KM) DESCENT TIME: 6-8 HRS ASCENT HRS DESCENT HABITAT: STONE SCREE AND ICE-CAPPED SUMMIT, ALPINE DESERT The hike to the summit starts early, so everybody will be awakened at 23:30. We will start our trek to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. We will head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. At Stella Point we will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). We will then continue on to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point on Mt. Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we will descend down to Mweka Hut Camp. We will stop at Barafu Camp for lunch. Trekking poles will be needed for the loose gravel going down to Mweka Hut Camp. That evening, we will enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. SATURDAY, JULY 9 MWEKA HUT CAMP TO HOTEL ELEVATION: 10,170-5,900 FT (3,100-1,800 M) DISTANCE: 5 M (8 KM) TIME: 3-4 HOURS HABITAT: MONTANE FOREST We will descend down to Mweka Park Gate where everybody will receive summit certificates. Lower elevations may be wet and muddy and both gaiters and trekking poles will help aid the descent. Shorts and t-shirts will be suitable, but keep rain gear and warmer clothes handy. SUNDAY, JULY 10 NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES (NTD) LEARNING DAY

4 FITNESS & TRAINING Though climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is a challenge that you cannot approach without prior physical training, the summit is achievable for most people. It is important that you are both physically fit and mentally prepared before attempting this challenge. While on the mountain you will be walking at altitude for more than six hours most days, and the summit is strenuous and should not be underestimated. Running, cycling and swimming are great aerobic fitness training, but there is only really one thing that prepares you for trekking, and that is walking. Long distance walking, up and down hills, strengthens your leg muscles and will prepare you for the Summit to See the END challenge. Weekends spent walking up your nearest hills will truly prepare you for the trek. It is important to vary your aerobic regime so that you remain motivated. Training should include a target of being able to walk four to six hours a day while carrying a 10-15lbs (7kg) day pack. It is important to ensure you are used to walking with your backpack and that it is correctly adjusted to prevent rubbing and soreness. You should start training for climbing Kilimanjaro at least two months prior to your departure. If you have never hiked before, you should start with shorter time intervals, a slower pace, and no weight (in your day pack) and then gradually increase all of the above as your fitness level improves. Remember that on Mount Kilimanjaro, you will walk slowly for prolonged periods, and carry probably no more than 15 lbs in your day pack. Therefore, in your training, it is better to increase the time interval/distance and keep a slow pace than to shorten the time interval/ distance and increase the pace. Try to train three times a week, for at least one hour per session, at a minimum. If you can do day hikes for four to six hours, with moderate elevation changes (~1,000 ft/305 m) while carrying a 20 lb pack, or if you can walk on a stairmaster for one to two hours, at 30 steps per minute while carrying a 20 lb pack, then you re probably ready for the real thing. Your longest/hardest workouts should be performed two to four weeks before your departure. For the last two weeks, you should taper off your training and in the final days, rest so that your body has time to recover before your actual climb. In addition to walking/hiking, you can also supplement your training with exercises such as running or cycling, which will increase your aerobic capacity. It is imperative that during Kilimanjaro training, you wear the boots that you intend to climb with so that they are sufficiently broken-in (to prevent blisters). Additionally, you should wear the day pack you intend to carry so your shoulders/back/hips get used to the points of contact and weight (to minimize chafing and soreness). PREPARATION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE Acute mountain sickness or AMS is a serious medical condition brought on by traveling too quickly to altitude, and/or performing physical exercise at altitude when unacclimatized. Tolerance to altitude varies greatly amongst individuals. A fit person will not strain their cardiovascular system as much as an unfit person for the same amount of exercise, and therefore will be at a lower risk of developing AMS. However, even a fit person is still very likely to develop AMS if they attempt Kilimanjaro without some days spent acclimatizing. The Summit to See the END has organized a trek that follows the rule that it is far safer (and more enjoyable) to avoid altitude sickness by planning a sensible itinerary that allows for gradual acclimatization to altitude. Getting your body in great shape through physical training certainly helps prepare you for altitude. However, the ability to adjust quickly to the changing oxygen content is largely genetic. It is impossible to tell how well a prospective climber may fare in an oxygen deprived atmosphere until he or she is actually in it. MEDICAL CHECK-UP All climbers should have a medical consultation prior to attempting the mountain. Ask your doctor if high altitude trekking is permissible for your age, fitness level and health condition, and if you have any preexisting medical conditions that can cause problems on the climb. Ask if any of your medications can affect altitude acclimatization and whether Diamox, a medicine that can help with altitude adjustment and sickness, might be a good option for you. FACT: Uhuru Peak, Swahili for Freedom, was named in 1961 when Tanganyika gained its independence. Tanganyika later joined with the islands of Zanzibar to form the Republic of Tanzania.

5 GEAR All communal equipment (tents, cooking utensils, etc.) will be provided by Private Expeditions. Each hiker will be responsible for the rest of their personal gear. Most gear and equipment will be carried by porters, but each hiker will need to carry a 10-15lb (7kg) day pack, unless arrangements have been made to have a personal porter. Below is a list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on the trek. BASIC GEAR: Duffel bag: liter; max weight 32lbs Day pack: liter and waterproof cover Compression stuff sac for sleeping bag Insulated sleeping mat* Trekking poles: lightweight and collapsible* TECHNICAL CLOTHING Waterproof jacket: breathable with hood Insulated jacket: synthetic or down Soft jacket: fleece or soft-shell (2) Long sleeve shirts: light-weight, moisturewicking fabric (2) Light-to-medium weight base layer tops Waterproof pants: breathable, side-zipper (recommended) (2) Hiking pants: convertible to shorts (recommended) Fleece pants Light-to-medium weight base layer bottoms: moisture-wicking Underwear: moisture-wicking Sport bras (women) HEAD AND HAND WEAR Knit hat: for warmth Neck gaiter Sun hat: baseball cap or wide brimmed visor Sunglasses Headlamp and extra batteries: Lithium batteries perform better in cold weather Lightweight gloves: one pair of fleece gloves Heavyweight insulated gloves, mittens or over-mittens: wind and water resistant FOOTWEAR Mid-weight trekking boots: ideally Gore-Tex Training shoes or similar: to wear at camp (3) Pairs of outer socks: thick, wool or synthetic (3) Pairs of sock liners: tight, thin, synthetic to be worn under socks to prevent blisters Gaiters: waterproof (optional) ACCESSORIES (3) one liter water bottles: in Platypus or Nalgene bottles Towel: lightweight and quick-dry (optional) Pee bottle: to avoid leaving tent at night Earplugs Camera and extra battery: Lithium batteries perform better in cold weather Plastic bags: various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate Toothbrush and toothpaste Baby wipes Travel wash Electric adapter: three pronged Personal snacks: energy bars or sweets Sunscreen: high SPF Lip balm: high SPF Hand sanitizer Insect repellent: containing DEET First aid kit PAPERWORK Trip receipt Passport Visa Immunization papers Insurance documents WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR DAY PACK (2) One liter water bottles: in a Platypus or Nalgene bottle Personal snacks: energy bars or sweets Sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses Lip balm: high SPF Camera and spare lithium batteries Baby wipes Hand sanitizer Waterproof jacket, pants and warm fleece Trekking poles Personal medications *RENTALS & OPTIONAL UPGRADES Personal porter to carry day sacks $140 Single supplement at Arusha Hotel (3 nights) $255 Sleeping bag rental (for climb duration) $56 Sleeping mat rental (for climb duration) $56 Trekking poles rental (for climb duration) $35

6 CREATING THE EXPERIENCE DETAILS The END Fund s Summit to See the End has been reserved through Kandoo Adventures, ( specialists in private, tailor-made Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs. The END Fund will work with the Kandoo Adventures team to ensure each hiker s needs are met. Kandoo Adventures only employs the best guides and does not subcontract any of their operations. All trips are supported by a crew of local people who are experts on the mountain. Each of the guides is licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park and climbs the mountain frequently each year, speaks fluent English, and has a team of assistant guides and camp staff who work together on every climb. On all Kilimanjaro trips, Kandoo Adventures keeps a ratio of three clients to one guide so every climber receives personal attention, support and encouragement. The END Fund will also coordinate with a crowdfunding platform, to provide dynamic team fundraising so hikers can easily engage their network of friends, family, colleagues and companies to raise funds for NTDs as part of this unique challenge. Please note, hikers must be a minimum of 12 years of age to participate. NTD LEARNING DAY The trip will also include an NTD learning day which will be scheduled after the trek. This day will include a visit to NTD control programs run by the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO), the largest ophthalmic research and community eye care training center in Africa. A visit to KCCO may include: An overview of blinding trachoma and its impact on local communities An information session about the World Health Organization s SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial Cleanliness and Environmental Improvements) strategy for controlling trachoma Seeing a trichiasis surgery The NTD learning day may also include a visit to a WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) project to illustrate the importance of clean water and access to proper sanitation and hygiene in the control of NTDs. WASH is integral for the control of trachoma, intestinal worms and schistosomiasis. OPTIONAL SAFARI DAYS In addition to the trek and the NTD learning events, there will be the opportunity for both hikers and those accompanying the hikers to have a tailor made safari. A typical four-day Tanzanian Safari will include trips to see the Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater parks. The Tanzanian safari will add a picturesque and tranquil end to the Kilimanjaro trek featuring droves of gazelle, wildebeest, zebra, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, lions and incredible bird life. A six-day Serengeti Safari will include trips to the Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater parks. Serengeti National Park offers some of Africa s most spectacular game viewing great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, as well as thousands of eland, topi, hartebeest, impala and Grant s gazelle. The Serengeti safari can run either after or alongside the Summit to See the END treks and is ideal for families accompanying the hikers to Tanzania. More information upon request.

7 2014 & 2015 Climbers have joined the Summit to See the END from around the globe (Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Switzerland, UAE, UK, and US) and of all different ages (14 to 61), working together to conquer the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Together, they demonstrated that indeed a small group of dedicated individuals could simultaneously reach new personal heights and help combat NTDs. FACT: Tanzania is currently endemic for the five NTDs that the END Fund is working to control. Like many countries in sub-saharan Africa, a large part of the population is at risk of co-infection with two or more NTDs. While everyone began the climb with different personal motivations, each trekker took away a commitment to each other, to those living with NTDs, and to friends, family and colleagues back home. Standing on the roof of Africa, the climbers looked out at their personal triumph of climbing all 19,341 ft. The trek was not only fun and rewarding, but also challenging and educational. With big smiles and tired legs, climbers felt bonded to one another in their shared goal. After summiting, the climbers spent the following day learning about NTDs. Greeted by officials from the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, they watched a sightsaving trachoma surgery and received WASH lessons, all near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Seeing the transformative programs first-hand connected the climbers to a common goal of a world without NTDs. Join the 2014 and 2015 climbers, to be among an incredible group that simultaneously conquered personal goals while they raised funds and awareness for the millions of people living with NTDs.

8 RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE NTDS WE STRIVE TO TREAT NTD BURDEN IN AFRICA NTDs are a group of parasitic and bacterial infectious diseases that affect the world s most impoverished people, including an estimated 800 million children. NTDs cause pain, long-term disability, and can lead to death. Amongst children, infection leads to malnutrition, cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and the inability to attend school. Adults suffer from social isolation, are unable to work and the anemia caused by NTDs increases the risk of maternal mortality. Treating NTDs is considered a best buy in public health and education resulting in development. INTESTINAL WORMS: OVER 2.5 BILLION PEOPLE AT RISK Intestinal worms, also known as soil transmitted helminths, infect over 1.4 billion people worldwide, mostly children. The three most common worms are hookworm, ascaris (roundworm), and trichuris (whipworm). They are transmitted by consumption of, or contact with, contaminated water, food or soil. Number of NTDs present per country Intestinal worms cause stunted growth, impaired cognitive function, limited educational advancement, and reduced long-term economic productivity. Children die every year from these worms as a result of intestinal obstructions. LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS: OVER 1.3 BILLION PEOPLE AT RISK Lymphatic filariasis (LF), which can lead to elephantiasis, is a mosquito-borne disease. LF can cause permanent disability through extreme swelling of the limbs or genitals as a result of thread-like parasitic worms that live in the lymphatic system. The negative social and economic consequences of LF are immense, as the disease causes stigma, social isolation, and loss of productivity. SCHISTOSOMIASIS: OVER 230 MILLION PEOPLE AT RISK 2.5 Billion Number of people at risk of neglected tropical diseases Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia or snail fever, is caused by a parasitic worm that lives in freshwater snails. The parasite enters the skin of people who come in contact with contaminated water. The worms live in the intestine or bladder, causing symptoms including blood in the urine and impaired growth and development in children. In severe cases, the infection leads to bladder cancer and kidney, liver, and spleen malfunction. Schistosomiasis causes the highest mortality among these NTDs, with more than 200,000 deaths per year in sub-saharan Africa. 1.6 Billion Number of people are currently infected with at least 1 NTD RIVER BLINDNESS: OVER 100 MILLION PEOPLE AT RISK 500,000 + Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a parasitic worm disease spread by the bite of infected black flies. The disease causes extremely painful and debilitating itching, skin lesions, and blindness. It is the world s fourth leading cause of preventable blindness. Number of people who will die each year from NTD infection 50 Cents Cost per person per year to treat these devastating diseases BEST BUY IN PUBLIC HEALTH NTDs cause suffering for hundreds of millions of people each year. Just 50 cents per person per year funds the delivery of medicines to treat the most common NTDs. TRACHOMA: OVER 100 MILLION PEOPLE AT RISK Trachoma is a bacterial eye infection which, if untreated, causes the eyelashes to turn inwards and scratch the cornea. This can lead to severe visual impairment and irreversible blindness. Trachoma is passed from person to person through flies. It is common in children under the age of five and in adults mainly women who care for them. Trachoma is the world s leading cause of preventable blindness. BEST BUY IN EDUCATION Studies show that NTD treatment is the single most cost-effective means of improving children s attendance and increasing capacity to learn and concentrate in school.

9 YOUR COMMITMENT AND ENGAGEMENT The opportunity to take part in this unique Summit to See the END requires an initial $5,000 individual commitment in addition to a pledge to raise awareness and funds. Whether through company sponsorship or activating your community, the END Fund will work with you to help you reach your pledge commitment at one of the engagement levels outlined. Opportunities for corporate team engagement begins at $100,000. The END Fund team will work with you to customize benefits for your team. For further information and to get started with a pledge commitment, please contact Abbey Turtinen at aturtinen@ or Heather Haines at hhaines@ or call us at A $5,000 personal commitment is required to hold your participation. This covers the costs associated with the hike including a twin sharing room at the Arusha Hotel for one night before and two nights after the climb (airport transportation provided); twin sharing tents, all meals, private toilets for groups to share, staying at Barafu High Camp Prior to summit attempt, welcome dinner before the climb, logistics and participation in the NTD learning day. For additional rental and upgrade options Kandoo Adventures will work directly with all climbers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT $150,000+ (TEAMS OF 3-6) IMPACT: HELP TREAT 300,000 PEOPLE AT RISK OF NTDS FOR A YEAR Opportunity to film a trek vignette Branded flag to fly at the top of the summit (including extra time for photos) Featured team story on END Fund social media outlets and Summit newsletter Reserved access to END Fund private events throughout the year Invitation for team members and their guest to pre-climb kick-off celebration in NYC Commemorative photo album for all team members and an additional for the sponsoring organization $100,000+ (TEAMS OF 2-4) IMPACT: HELP TREAT 200,000 PEOPLE AT RISK OF NTDS FOR A YEAR Branded flag to fly at the top of the summit (including extra time for photos) Featured team story on END Fund social media outlets and Summit newsletter Reserved access to END Fund private events throughout the year Invitation for team members and their guest to pre-climb kick-off celebration in NYC Commemorative photo album for all team members and an additional for the sponsoring organization $50,000+ IMPACT: HELP TREAT 100,000 PEOPLE AT RISK OF NTDS FOR A YEAR Featured why I climb story on END Fund social media outlets and Summit newsletter to assist in raising your goal and sharing your story Invitations to END Fund private events throughout the year Invitation for you and a guest to pre-climb kick-off celebration in NYC Commemorative photo album $25,000+ IMPACT: HELP TREAT 50,000 PEOPLE AT RISK OF NTDS FOR A YEAR Featured why I climb story on END Fund social media outlets and Summit newsletter to assist in raising your fundraising target and sharing your story Invitation for you and a guest to pre-climb kick-off celebration in NYC Commemorative photo album $10,000+ IMPACT: HELP TREAT 20,000 PEOPLE AT RISK OF NTDS FOR A YEAR Invitation for you and a guest to pre-climb kickoff celebration in NYC Commemorative photo album

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