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Climbing Elbrus and Ararat for charity

We'll climb mount Elbrus and mount Ararat in 20 days - between 1st and 20th of August 2013 for charity.

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Climbing Elbrus and Ararat for charity

Climbing Elbrus and Ararat for charity

Climbing Elbrus and Ararat for charity

Climbing Elbrus and Ararat for charity

Climbing Elbrus and Ararat for charity

We'll climb mount Elbrus and mount Ararat in 20 days - between 1st and 20th of August 2013 for charity.

We'll climb mount Elbrus and mount Ararat in 20 days - between 1st and 20th of August 2013 for charity.

We'll climb mount Elbrus and mount Ararat in 20 days - between 1st and 20th of August 2013 for charity.

We'll climb mount Elbrus and mount Ararat in 20 days - between 1st and 20th of August 2013 for charity.

Dimitar Petrov
Dimitar Petrov
Dimitar Petrov
Dimitar Petrov
1 Campaign |
Sofia, Bulgaria
$3,015 USD 52 backers
100% of $3,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

We are five young and ambitious bulgarian hikers, who need a little to make a difference. Together we are preparing to climb the highest peak in Turkey, Mount Ararat - 16,854 ft (5,137m) and the highest peak in Europe - Mount Elbrus - 18,442 ft (5,621m) in 20 days - between 1st and 20th of August 2013.

Our goal is to raise money for  the kids from an orphanage near Sofia.

The entire amount will be given for charity. We will be working with an orphanage near the Bulgarian capital - Sofia. We will organize several hiking trips trying to scale a few peaks with the children, but primarily to show them the beauty of nature and forward our love for the mountains to the youngsters.

We will cooperate with the Foundation ,,Dechitsa''http://dechitsa.org/ ) 

We are raising the money to buy hiking shoes and clothes for the children, so that they will be equiped well to discover the beauty of the mountains.

Also, we'll be updating the campaign with videos, images and more informaton all the time.

The members of our team: 

1. Dimitar Petrov - 24 year old. Fifth-year law student at University of Sofia, ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’. He has been trekking for 8 years, climbed some of the highest peaks in Bulgaria both in winter and summer. He started rockclimbing and snowboarding in recent years and is a keen mountain biker.

2. Peter Georgiev24-year old. Fifth-year law student at University of Sofia, ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’. He has practiced Kyokushin karate for 14 years and has achieved a 2nd kyu (brown belt and is a national champion in his category. He has been skiing for a few years and is a devoted mountaineer. He has climbed most of the highest peaks in Bulgaria.

3. Georgi Ivanov23 year old and has a degree in Geography at University of Sofia ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’. He has practicing mountain-biking for 13 years, skiing for 15 years and hiking and rockclimbing for 5 years.

4. Mihail Mihaylov -28 year old, has a degree in Economy of Trade аt ‘University of National and World Economy’ . He has been training Taekwondo for 13 years and is currently a certified instructor for one of the big Taekwondo clubs in Sofia. He has been trekking for 5 years and has climbed most of the peaks over 2,500 meters. in Bulgaria.

5. Alexander Alexiev – 23 year old, graduated Queen Mary University of London. Mountaineering and hiking have been part of his life for 10 years now. He has summited the highest peaks in Bulgaria and the highest peak of Spain – Mulhacen.

 

What We Need & What You Get

We need to raise $3000 with which to buy basic mountaineering gear for 12 children from an orphanage near Sofia. Here is the full list of the items we want to purchase for every kid:

-          12 pairs of hiking shoes - around 1200$ new one (750$ for used)

-          12  pairs of trousers appropriate for hiking - around 600$ 

-          12  backpacks ( 35-45 litres ) - around 600$ ( 350-400 for used) 

-          12 summer sleeping bags  - around 300$

-          6  summer tents - around 300$    

We are going on our own expedition to promote our work with the children and we are going to climb two high peaks.

What you get:

You will get your name or short message on a card board (as in the picture) with which we will take photos on the two summits.  When we get back we will send you by post. Please leave your contacts in the comments. 

-          Your own message or name (donations above $15)

-          A group picture of the expedition group with the children on our camping trip that we have organized  for late August with your financial help (donations above $25)

-         Your own post with your name or message ( donations above $50 ) 

-         We can take a picture on the top with a personalized sign of your    choice (name, wish, etc.) (donations above $100) 

The Impact

You will help 12 children that have been less fortunate to experience something new and exciting. The goal of this project is to introduce the kids to the mountains and their beauty.. They live in a suburban area and some of them have never been outside of it, so this would be a great opportunity for them to discover a whole new world. We hope with the basic equipment the funds will buy to broaden the kids’ horizon and give them the opportunity to strive for more in their lives.

Other Ways You Can Help

-          You can help by donating here on the website

-          You can help by sharing this cause with your friends, on your blog or whichever way you find appropriate

-          You can send us some old equipment like backpacks or small shoes (sizes 3-7 U.S.; 37-42 EU)) (provided that they are in good condition) and we will give them to the kids.

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Put your name

$15 USD
You will get your name or short message on a card board (as in the picture) with which we will take photos on the two summits. When we get back we will send you by post
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September 2013
6 claimed

Group picture.

$25 USD
A group picture of the expedition group with the children on our camping trip that we have organized for late August with your financial help.
9 claimed

Your OWN name or message.

$50 USD
Your own post with your name or message - 1 name/msg on one 1 post.
4 claimed

Personalized sign

$100 USD
We can take a picture on the top with a personalized sign of your choice (name, wish, etc.)
8 claimed
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