"My involvement with Endeavor expeditions is a unique one. I am a professional photographer and was invited to be on the Mt Kilimanjaro Summit journey. My experience started days before the climb working with the porters, their families, and the guides at their humble homes. I have traveled into 3rd world locations all over the globe but have never felt this sense of love and human trust that I felt here. Going to the houses I was able to also meet the kids of the porters and guides. These beautiful children of all ages, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. All dressed and clean in the best attire to greet us. I was able to meet Brighton, a young 9-year-old handsome young man who helped me with a go pro during a quick photo session. What I was not aware of at the time was that his mom was going to be my personal porter to carry my camera gear to the summit with me.
I could go on forever about this life changing experience but to sum it up: my experience with Jim and Kristi and the Endeavor expeditions team was top notch. I felt that experience was safe, and the team was always willing to accommodate and try to make sure that we were always as comfortable as possible. The porters and guides were the sincerest people I have ever been around, full of joy literally every step of the way. Because of The Kids of Kilimanjaro, I am now able to help Brighton have an education and have pledged to pay for his schooling until he graduates."
Chandler Williams