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Both of the 2009 Ascent for Alzheimer's Teams have completed their ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds in the fight against Alzheimer's. Follow their incredible journey through trip updates in their own words...
Mawenzi peak begins to appear as the Ascent team climbs to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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