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Photos: SWFL woman trains to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for her nonprofit

Alice Skaff, 54, high fives trainer Tanya Borrero-Borreli as they stretch together following her workout at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, high fives trainer Tanya Borrero-Borreli as they stretch together following her workout at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, wears an oxygen deprivation mask as she trains at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world. "I wouldn't do this for me. I really don't care about climbing mountains," Skaff said. "I'm doing this to show those kids that they can make it."
Alice Skaff, 54, wears an oxygen deprivation mask as she trains at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world. "I wouldn't do this for me. I really don't care about climbing mountains," Skaff said. "I'm doing this to show those kids that they can make it."
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Alice Skaff, 54, does bicycle crunches as she trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, does bicycle crunches as she trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, does kettlebell swings as she trains at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, does kettlebell swings as she trains at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, has mountains and a red heart, which represent Mt. Kilimanjaro and her nonprofit Haven of Hope International, respectively, painted on her fingernail, as seen while she trains at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, has mountains and a red heart, which represent Mt. Kilimanjaro and her nonprofit Haven of Hope International, respectively, painted on her fingernail, as seen while she trains at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, does mountain climbers while wearing an oxygen deprivation mask as she trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, does mountain climbers while wearing an oxygen deprivation mask as she trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, does kettlebell swings while wearing her hiking boots during a training session at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, does kettlebell swings while wearing her hiking boots during a training session at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, wears an oxygen deprivation mask while training at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, wears an oxygen deprivation mask while training at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, does kettlebell swings as she trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, does kettlebell swings as she trains with Tanya Borrero-Borreli at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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Alice Skaff, 54, smiles while stretching with Tanya Borrero-Borreli after her training session at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Alice Skaff, 54, smiles while stretching with Tanya Borrero-Borreli after her training session at Around the Clock Fitness in Fort Myers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Skaff is training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro from October 3rd to the 9th to raise money for her nonprofit that helps raise the quality of orphanages in developing countries around the world.
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