Part 2 of Our Journey up Mount Kilimanjaro to Elevate Scholars

Our team has returned from Tanzania, eager to share the magical, inspiring, and challenging experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Over the course of a 7-day trek, they hiked 39 miles and gained 16,044 feet of elevation, traversing a variety of ecosystems and climates. Despite blister-covered feet and the physical and mental challenges of high altitude climbing,…

We are thrilled to announce that our courageous Executive Director of Forward Steps, Jennifer Falkoski, and her husband, Chad, have safely and successfully completed their climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. As they take time to recover and enjoy the rest of their stay in Tanzania, we’ll share the first half of their journey up the 19,341-foot peak…

Exciting days are ahead for Forward Steps! Thanks to a generous benefactor, Executive Director Jennifer Falkoski is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to elevate scholars. She and her husband, Chad McGimpsey, will tackle the 19,431-ft ascent at the beginning of September to champion the Guardian Scholars program. This climb is more than a personal challenge; it’s a mission to raise…