Jane Devji (72 years old), originally from East Africa is climbing Kilimanjaro for the third time. She first climbed Kilimanjaro when she was in her early twenties. The second was with the Ascent for Alzheimer\’s Team in 2009, where she also climbed with her two sons, Salim and Aly. In 2009, she got as far as Kibo hut, but had to turn back due to injury. The experiences and journey they shared with their entire Ascent 2009 team, changed her life and has helped redefine her two sons lives. Salim Devji (42 years old) and Aly Devji (34 years old) are both climbing Kilimanjaro for the second time. They last climbed with the 2009 Ascent for Alzheimer\’s Team and while Salim was successful to Uhuru Peak, Aly, suffering from illness, reached Gillman\’s Peak before having to rapidly descend. This time, Gillman\’s Peak will not be enough, this time, all three Devji Family team members want to reach Uhuru Peak together.
via Alzheimer Society of B.C. – The 2013 Team.
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