HIKE FOR DUCHENNE IX, HIKING FOR THE GOOD CAUSE  Sapphire Foundation is a registered Non-Profit Organization Operating in Sub-Saharan Africa in Uganda. Over the years we have been helping Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy families and other rare diseases. We have also been at the forefront of fighting for vulnerable groups to fulfill their potential in our community From 18th June to 18^th august we are hiking up to 150 miles to raise funds to help care for kids and families suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and other rare diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. Join us as a participant or as a pledger and donor. Either way, we will be extremely grateful because every mile and every dollar counts! Each dollar goes a long way in Sub-Saharan Africa where we are serving. Pledge for each mile that someone hikes, walks, power walks, runs, bikes or swims during the 3-month season. Individuals may go as high as 150 miles during the 3 months as they try to raise money for Sapphire Africa Foundation A person can participate wherever they are in the world. They may do all 150 miles or some portion.  Some may go over. Ask your participant how much they plan to do before you pledge, ok? Raising money is not required to participate but it makes it more fun if you ask me.  Again, no specific location is required. By the end of this Hike we expect to have raised money and the major goal for this Hike is to is to improve the health-related quality of life for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and other rare diseases, and increase educational opportunities for the children that we have been helping, individuals and families in developing countries. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness, leading to disability, impaired function, and decreased ability to participate in daily activities. Children in developing countries are often underserved, neglected, and/or abandoned by their parents and relevant authorities. Some families live in remote areas with little to no access to medical and healthcare resources. Additionally, impoverished individuals and families struggle to meet their daily basic needs due to lack of much-needed resources. Sapphire Foundation seeks to educate, empower, and equip individuals with products, services, and skills to improve overall quality of life and sustainable and self-reliant living in developing countries. Pledge to support a hiker, walker or runner today. You can pledge for yourself, or someone else you know that is doing Hike for Duchenne IX. You can make a pledge at the pledge form below, or just let your hiker know by message. And you can make your donation payment at any time, including even right now. You can start helping us by donating via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZCULQDN9FMNH8  Donate Via sendwave 256702901958