Leucan HUMA Challenge (Adventure in Ecuador)
From September 25 to October 9, 2010
The Challenge
The Leucan HUMA Challenge is an adventure fundraising trip which involves many challenges for participants: personal, cultural, physical, even fundraising ones. As well as helping a cause, you'll live a totally fulfilling experience! From September 25 to October 9, 2010, the participants will discover two areas of Ecuador by trekking, cycling, rafting and horseback riding through the Andes and the Amazonia. Participants must pay their travel expenses (or be sponsored) and raise a minimum of $3,000 in donation for Leucan. They can do it through the following methods: personal donations, donations collected from family and friends, and fundraising activities. Take on the challenge!
Who is this adventure for?
If you are 18 years old and over, and embrace the cause of children with cancer, you may take on this challenge. This is not a race; everyone with an average physical shape can participate. However, it is important to plan a good training before the departure.
Places are limited: only 25 people will be able to participate.
Leucan will invite 29-31 year-olds adults cured of cancer to join the group. It would be a very fulfilling experience for them and the other participants.
Join the group!
The Training
To help you during your physical preparation, we are lucky to count on a training program prepared by Mr. Dory Langlois.
With over 20 years of experience in running and personal training, Mr. Langlois also has a kinesiology and naturopathy formation as well as many other certificates.
The Travel Expenses
Travel expenses add up to $3,690 per participant and include:
- Group flight from Montreal
- Accommodation: 10 nights in hotel, hacienda or lodge, 3 nights in camping (twin share**)
- All group transfers from/to the airport
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Emergency medical kit
- Certified local guide (speaking French, English & Spanish)
- Private transport throughout trip
- Activities as indicated in the itinerary
- Camping equipment (except sleeping bag & mat), cook and mules during the trek
- 21-speed bike; bike helmet
*The trip costs can differ according to the number of participant (20 to 25 persons: $3,390; 15 to 19 persons: $3,490; 10 to 14 persons: $3,690; 6 to 9 persons: $4,090). Reduction applies at the final payment.
**For people travelling alone, organizers will try to match them with a same gender person. There will be a $200 supplement for people wishing to have a single occupancy room.
Are excluded:
- Departure tax (approximately US$42)
- Meals not included (approximately US$ 30-40)
- Travel insurance (mandatory: CA$182 + provincial tax – up to 60 years)
- Sleeping bag (0 ˚C) and mat
- Tipping and personal expenses (bottled and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
- Optional activities
- Passport and vaccination fees
Participants have to pay non-refundable registration fees of $300 to HUMA Challenge.
Our Partners
If you wish to become a partner, please contact: Suzie Mailloux at 514 731-3696 or 1 800 361-9643, ext. 211 or by email at suzie.mailloux@leucan.qc.ca.
Ecuador
The Andes, also called Sierra, covers about a quarter of the country’s territory. Between the two parallel mountain ranges going all the way from north to south lays a series of high plateaux. Some peaks reach up to 6100m. A few of those peaks are actually volcanoes, such as the Cotopaxi in the northern part of Ecuador. With 5 897m in altitude, it makes it the world’s highest active volcano. The eastern basin, called Oriente, covers about half of the country. This dense tropical forest lies at the foot of the Andes, in the Amazonian basin. Many rivers, such as the Rio Napo, the Agua Rico and the Pastaza cross this region, adding to the Amazon water flow. The Galapagos Islands are located approximately 1000km off the Pacific coast and covers 7800 square kilometres. Most are volcanic islands where unique wildlife and flora can be observed. Approximately 10% of the population, mainly from European origins, form the most wealthy and influent group of Ecuador. Approximately 40% of the population is composed of pure-blooded Indians who speak Quechua and whose forbearers were the Incas. Approximately 40% of the population is made up of Mestizos - a mixture of Spanish and Indian. Most Ecuadorians speak Spanish.