Early next year, a team of 14 women from around the world will scale three of Africa’s highest peaks, united in the quest to raise money and awareness for three key issues currently facing Africa: HIV/AIDS, education and environment. One of these women is CSC’s Toni Harris, technical lead on a software development team in Tucson, Arizona.

“In January 2009, I will be participating in a charity event called 3 Peaks 3 Weeks.

The 3 Peaks 3 Weeks Challenge is an annual all-female climbing event that aims to summit three of Africa’s highest peaks in three weeks. The climbs of Mt. Kenya, Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro seek to raise awareness for environmental, educational and health issues, and to support and encourage grassroots community organizations in Kenya and Tanzania.

3 Peaks 3 Weeks is about dedication, motivation and inspiring individuals to climb higher and push harder for Africa’s future than they ever thought possible.

To learn more and donate, visit my Web site. Thanks for your support.”