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CONQUERING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

KILIMANJARO 2026

Melanie's Ascent Logo

$100K

To fundraise

8

Day hike

70

Kilometers

1

Memory 

Hike Countdown

​Upcoming Events

  • Gala Fundraiser
    Gala Fundraiser
    Gala Fundraiser
    Fri, Nov 21
    Calgary
    Meet our team of hikers, hear how they've been preparing and do your part to help stop domestic violence. You'll hear from the hikers themselves, FearIsNotLove CEO, Kim Ruse, the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Status of Women, the Honourable Tanya Fir and other guests.

About 

Melanie's Ascent is a hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro, in January 2026, to raise $100,000 to help combat domestic violence.

Hiking

Protecting Victims

The money raised will go to help people suffering from domestic violence purchase home security systems and personal security devices. 

Hiking Boots

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate today and help me reach my goal of raising $100,000 to combat domestic violence. 

Become a Founder

Make a $1,000 contribution and be permanently featured as a "Founder" of the program.

Mt. Kilimanjaro

The hike will take place in January 2026. It will take 8 days, cover 70kms, with over 16,000ft in elevation gain.

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LATEST UPDATES.

June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025

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Today we made it up Mt. Lawrence Grassi. #climbingkilimanjaro @FearIsNotLove

Today we made it up Mt. Lawrence Grassi. #climbingkilimanjaro @FearIsNotLove

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Donate to & fight back against domestic violence. www.melaniesascent.ca #climbingkilimanjaro

Donate to & fight back against domestic violence. www.melaniesascent.ca #climbingkilimanjaro

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Today we hiked My. Baldy and South Baldy Peak to prepare for our hike up Mt Kilimanjaro

Today we hiked My. Baldy and South Baldy Peak to prepare for our hike up Mt Kilimanjaro

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