A blog from Drake University President David Maxwell as he travels to Tanzania to do service work, attend the first collegiate game of American football on the African continent, and attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro.
A 60-something year-old University President from Iowa heading to Tanzania to attempt to climb 19,340 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro?
As part of this experience we will engage in service projects — including building a wing on an orphanage for children of AIDS victims, building housing for teachers at a school outside of Moshi, clearing land for school playgrounds, and working with a local organization that serves orphaned street children.
We will cap the trip with a trip to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro with our partners (and competitors) the CONADEIP All-Stars from Mexico.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Clinic: Day 1
A member of the CONADEIP All-Stars teaching place kicking
Me with Goodness. Yes, that's her name. She and I threw a football around for 20 minutes. She's got an NFL arm...
Drake Athletic Director Sandy Hatfield Clubb and friends
Thank you for sharing all this. The parents here at home are loving all of the photos, videos and blogs. Very much appreciated! Love the smiles on the kids' faces!
Thank you for sharing all this. The parents here at home are loving all of the photos, videos and blogs. Very much appreciated! Love the smiles on the kids' faces!
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