Sheila's Kili Climb Update

From ACFC's recent newsletter here.

'Gransma Sheila Peltzer left the United States January 21, 2009 for Africa attempting to scale 19,200' Mount Kilimanjaro. She dedicated the climb to Shared Parenting and Familial Dysautonomia. At 4:00 a.m guides awakened Sheila after five days of climbing to prepare for the hike to the summit. At 4:00 p.m., after walking twelve hours her guides suggested she end the effort and return to the base camp. Sheila indicates the air gets thin at 17,500'.

Wanting to go further Sheila told the guides she was not experiencing any of the signs associated with altitude problems such as headaches, cramping, lightheadedness, chest pains, etc. She simply needed to stop and catch her breath every once in a while. The guides response, "Sheila, stopping often to catch your breath is the primary sign of having reached your limit." So, she pulled out her banner and what you see above is Sheila just beneath the summit telling the world of her support for Shared Parenting. At age 70 (at any age) it's a great achievement, we're proud of you Sheila, thanks!! And thanks to all of you who made a contribution in support of these causes.'