Kili 2021

Professional Athlete Expectations:

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Conquering Kili is a program designed for military veterans, professional athletes, and passionate clean waters advocates who are looking to do more! We support the groups’ fundraising and training goals by hosting monthly conference calls, providing one-on-one support and connecting you to our network of past Conquering Kili participants as a learning opportunity.
Applications are now open. Depending on your participation category, we have the following undraising goals:
  • Military veterans – $7,500
  • Professional or retired athlete – $15,000
  • Clean water advocate- $20,000

Below are more detailed application requirements.

Veteran Expectations

  • All applicants are expected to have been active duty within one of the branches of the armed forces.
  • All applicants should be comfortable sharing their experience in the military with the general public and media outlets.
  • All applicants should have a passion for the clean water cause and be committed to helping others.
  • All applicants should be comfortable with international travel and be able to take an extended leave of 10 – 14 days out of the country.
  • All applicants have the capacity to fundraise or give $7500 from July ’19 – February ’20.
  • All applicants should be interested in spreading the word about Conquering Kili, Waterboys, and The Chris Long Foundation during their fundraising campaign.
  • Preference will be given to applicants which have been referred by Conquering Kili alumni.

Professional Athlete Expectations:

  • All applicants are expected to play or have played professional sports.
  • All applicants should be comfortable sharing their professional athletic experience with the general public and media outlets.
  • All applicants should have a passion for the clean water cause, and be committed to helping others.
  • All applicants should be comfortable with international travel and be able to take an extended leave of 10-14 days out of the country.
  • All applicants commit to raising or self-funding $15,000 through fundraising efforts between August 2019 – February 2020.
  • All applicants should be interested in spreading the word about Conquering Kili, Waterboys, and The Chris Long Foundation during their fundraising campaign.
  • All accepted applicants should be willing to donate 2 (two) signed items for Foundation use and giveaway.
  • All accepted applicants should be willing to travel to support the Conquering Kili fundraising    event.

    Advocate Expectations:

  • All prospects should have a passion for the clean water cause and be committed to helping others.
  • All prospects should be comfortable with international travel and be able to take an extended leave of 10-14 days out of the country.
  • All prospects commit to raising or self-funding $20,000 through fundraising efforts between August 2019 – February 2020.
  • All prospects should be interested in spreading the word about Conquering Kili, Waterboys, and The Chris Long Foundation during their fundraising campaign.

    Our application window will be closed on Friday, May 29 @ 5pm ET.

    APPLICATION FIELDS

      Personal Information

      Travel Information

      Program Information


      Veteran ($7,500 fundraising minimum)Clean Water Advocate ($20,000 fundraising minimum)

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      Personal ContributionOutreach to Family and FriendsSocial Network FundraisingEmployer MatchEventsOther