$11,170.90

achieved

$20,000.00

goal

Why I'm Climbing

We’re going to be okay, aren’t we?...

That’s right.

Because we’re carrying the fire.

Yes. Because we are carrying the fire.

-          Cormac McCarthy, The Road

This past year I have been on sabbatical and had the opportunity to pray, reflect, and look to the world with open eyes. We live in challenging and dark times but we also live in a time with amazing possibilities to help others.  As Diana and I look to the next chapter of our lives together we are committed to being people who "carry the fire" of hope for others and use our time and energy toward lighting the fire of hope where we can.  As one step in this journey I'm excited to share that I’ll be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this summer on behalf of Opportunity International as a founding member of Team Opportunity!

Opportunity International seeks to challenge the narrative that poverty is inevitable for many in this world. With collective effort and humilty we have the resources to open doors and "carry the fire" of hope to many.  This mission, paired with my passion to serve, made for the perfect match to take on a bold goal to raise $20,000 to help unlock opportunities for Malawian women living on less than $.50 a day. Through my training this year, I am working to help these women lift their families out of extreme poverty. With your support, women will receive resources to meet their immediate needs and empower them to start businesses, generate income, feed their families, and send their children to school. 

Will you join me by donating to my page and supporting this important cause? I’ve included information about Opportunity International below.

About Opportunity International

Opportunity International is a global non-profit that has been empowering people to work their way out of poverty for 52 years. Opportunity provides 18.7 million people with innovative financial resources, training, and support to grow their small businesses and send their children to school. Opportunity International released more than $2.6 billion in capital across 30 countries in 2022. We are committed to serving the most vulnerable people, which is why we are helping families in Malawi rise out of extreme poverty. Learn more at opportunity.org

My Supporters

  • Scott Nolte July 2024
  • Clara Keuss - Clara & Will June 2024
  • Tom Johnston June 2024
  • Patricia Putnam Praying for safety and an amazing time! June 2024 $103.00
  • Anonymous June 2024
  • Cornelia Duryee I am praying for your climb and I support you, and this wonderful mission! June 2024 $1,030.00
  • Mariam Ballow God Bless you all! June 2024 $1,000.00
  • Kurt and Kim Sahlin Jeff - Thanks for your efforts to improve the lives of others! June 2024 $824.00
  • Michelle & Chuck McFarland You got this, Jeff! Thanks for raising money for this incredible cause. We are cheering you on! May 2024 $250.00
  • Steven Mitchell Well done Jeff! Look forward to the 1-9-3-4-1 WOD! April 2024 $206.00

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