“I don’t believe you can truly conquer a mountain; if you climb her, it’s only because she let you.” These words sent chills up and down my spine as I stared back at her. 8 months of training, fundraising, and preparing has lead me to what we will begin in 4 hours time and I’m already feeling tired and defeated. I suppose I should have a word with her. ‘There are 18 type 1 diabetics wishing to summit by daybreak,’ I thought, ‘please give us the strength to summit…

38 days until I leave for Kilimanjaro and I’ve planned my final fundraising push! Here are the details: What:    Ashika’s Kilimanjaro Challenge Fundraiser Where:  SAMZ Pub in Pitt Meadows 19267 Lougheed Highway Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5 When:   Friday May 30, 2014 @ 7:00pm Ticket:  $20/person Ticket includes the following menu options: cheeseburger, chicken burger or veggie burger with your choice of fries or caeser salad, tossed garden greens, soup of the day or veggies and dip + a sleeve of Coors light or Canadian. To date, I’ve raised…