Carol Zanmiller has spent her life exploring new frontiers, both professionally and personally. With a distinguished career in the space industry, she served as an engineer and the CEO/co-founder of Cosmic AES, a company she built and successfully sold. Now, Carol shares her expertise by mentoring start-ups driving innovation in the space industry. She is also interested in geopolitics and actively engages with her local community, serving as chair of the nonprofit board for the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council.

For the past 30 years, Carol has called Colorado Springs home, where she and her husband built their business and raised two daughters. Her life journey has also taken her across the U.S. and twice to Europe, igniting a lifelong passion for travel. An avid explorer, Carol has visited 66 countries and all seven continents, immersing herself in history, culture, and the world’s natural beauty.

Though she’s no stranger to Africa, having previously hiked in Zambia, this walk through Kenya marks her first opportunity to support communities directly while experiencing the country’s vibrant culture and iconic wildlife. By participating in this 10-day walk for the Lalmba Association, Carol is committed to making a meaningful difference for children and families in need.

Scott grew up on the western slope of Colorado and earned his engineering degree from Colorado School of Mines.  He has spent over 30 years in engineering and operations management roles.  Scott has lived in Monument for the past 23 years with his wife, Jauna, and their 4 children.  His hobbies include volunteering (primarily with scouting organizations), woodworking, home renovation and beer brewing.

Scott met Rob Andzik through a professional development organization and was first introduced to Lalmba in 2015.  The work that Lalmba does to provide education, healthcare and development in the rural areas they support is what inspired Scott and his wife to commit and join the walk in 2025 to help raise funds for Lalmba.  Please join us in supporting Lalmba and their mission to help improve the lives of people in rural Kenya.

I am a longtime volunteer and donor to youth education, health and leadership causes in the US. In 2022, I learned about Lalmba’s mission to provide healthcare and education to underserved African communities, and the impact Lalmba has made through its schools and clinics extremely impressed me. Through my volunteer experience and as a mother of four, I know firsthand the difference that access to healthcare and education can make for individuals and to strengthen communities. This inspired me and my husband, Scott, to commit to Tembea Na Mimi in 2025 to raise money for Lalmba. I invite you to join me in supporting their mission to provide healthcare and opportunities to children and adults in Kenya.

My journey in medicine began as a teenager with Amigos de las Americas, a mass immunization program in Latin America. It was during this time that I first met Charlie Evans, sparking a friendship that has lasted decades.

Years later, Charlie and I reconnected when we worked side by side as ER physicians for 20 years, providing critical care to our community. Now retired, I’m thrilled to join Charlie and the rest of the Tembea Na Mimi team on this incredible adventure across Kenya. This will be my first trip to Africa, and I’m excited to experience the culture, participate in the walk, and support Lalmba’s remarkable clinic.

I’m honored to be part of the 2025 team and contribute to this amazing cause that combines adventure, service, and making a meaningful difference.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples… We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”

These Mother Theresa quotes give me inspiration to overcome anxieties about whether I have the stamina to do this walk and in asking for your help to be one of those ripples or drops. 

After years of practicing law, I began to search for other ways to make a difference in the lives of others. For the last 28 years, I have served wonderful loyal customers by selling Colorado souvenirs. During that time, we learned about and began supporting Lalmba because we were impressed with their mission and dedicated staff and volunteers. They have helped so many with so little by doing so much with scant resources. 

Which brings me to why I am walking, despite hesitation about blisters, fatigue and fundraising.

At 68 years old, I want to remind myself, my children and grandkids that on a daily basis, millions in the world walk miles for clean drinking water, basic health care or a simple education. As a kid, I remember my mom telling us to eat the food on our plates “because there are children starving in Africa.” We currently help a man my exact age that still plows land with an ox to feed himself. No government aid or tax funded programs, let alone a cell phone or means of transportation. And yet I/we fret over “first world” problems or not having the latest gadget. 

I have been blessed with so much and this is a way for me to “pay it forward” by helping others. Unlike other donors and volunteers, I have no medical training, but I can walk to raise funds! And while I walk, I can put my life in perspective, nourish my soul and connect my circle of family/friends/customers/acquaintances with impoverished people who walk for miles every day for basic necessities that we take for granted.

I love adventure and often wonder what life would be like if I had been born in another culture. Some of my most vivid memories as a child were seeing people in severe poverty in distant lands. By going on this adventure, and humbly asking for your prayers and support, together we can make a difference and become part of the ocean. 

With deep appreciation and gratitude, and on behalf of those Lalmba serves, may God bless you!

Hi, I’m Kevin Shuler, father, business owner, and pilot for rescued puppies. I spend time with my incredible son, flying rescue flights for animals, and running a technology consulting firm. I’ve been exposed to Lalmba for a few years now following progress within the areas and love the thought of being a part of the future we’re building in Africa. I am honored to have the ability to be a part of Tambea Na Mimi and draw awareness of our efforts.

Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Diane Sewell has dedicated her life to helping children thrive. With a long and rewarding career as a special education teacher, Diane has always found joy and purpose in supporting young learners and their families. Now retired, she continues to stay connected to the classroom as a substitute teacher, which allows her to explore new opportunities for travel and adventure.

Diane’s passion for the outdoors is a constant in her life. Whether hiking, biking, or kayaking, she embraces an active lifestyle that keeps her close to nature. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Diane is embarking on a 10-day walk through Kenya to support the Lalmba Association—a cause deeply aligned with her commitment to children’s well-being and education.

This journey not only offers the chance to experience Africa’s incredible wildlife but also to contribute to vital programs that uplift vulnerable communities. Diane is excited to share this adventure with her supporters and to make a lasting impact together.

Born and raised in Colorado, Tia Hutchens has always had a passion for the great outdoors. An avid hiker and fly fisher, she has summited many of Colorado’s famous 14ers, embracing the challenges and beauty of nature. Tia’s love for exploration and adventure now extends beyond her home state as she prepares for a 10-day walk across Kenya to support the Lalmba Association.

Professionally, Tia works at Colorado College in the Biology and Environmental Department, where she cares for animals, manages lab preparations, and supports field outings for faculty and students. A graduate of Creighton University with a degree in Neuroscience, she is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Tia’s enthusiasm for travel and cultural exchange fuels her excitement for this journey, offering the chance to experience Africa’s wildlife and connect with its vibrant communities. Through this walk, she aims to make a meaningful impact by supporting Lalmba Association’s vital programs for children and families in East Africa.

I am a public health nurse and worked as a Lalmba volunteer in Showak, Sudan during 1988/89. My wife Susan and I now live in Oregon, and in addition to Sudan I have also lived, studied, and worked in Wyoming, Colorado, Alaska, New York, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and Tanzania.

When I was a child my family lived in Kabul, Afghanistan, which helped me form a strong identity as a citizen of the world. Nearly a decade of international aid work, including my time with Lalmba, fed that spirit and nurtured my dedication to public service. International travel and work has enabled me to meet, live and work with many of the finest and kindest people I could ever imagine.

Susan and I have remained strongly supportive of Lalmba since our time in Sudan. With your support, my walk with Tembea Na Mimi can help Lalmba to continue its mission of empowering rural communities, and developing local talent, in Africa.

I volunteered for Lalmba from 1988 to 1990, serving as Medical Director in Matoso. Just three years out of my family medicine residency, I felt well-equipped to provide a broad spectrum of care, including obstetrics. At the clinic, we treated 70 to 100 patients daily, and once a week, we traveled to a remote village to vaccinate and offer consultations, often seeing over 150 patients in a single day. It was an exhausting yet transformative experience, with long days and 24/7 call responsibilities that shaped me in profound ways.

I returned to Matoso in 2019 with Tembea Na Mimi, walking alongside my son, Dan. When we arrived after 10 days of hiking, I was amazed by the transformation. In 1990, Matoso had two jeeps—virtually the only motorized vehicles in town—no electricity, and very few businesses. Fast forward 30 years, and the saplings we planted had grown into trees providing shade and swings for children. Cars, motorcycles, and electricity were everywhere. A cell tower offered better reception than I have at my rural home in California.

Where there was once just one school, there were now many, including high schools. The clinic had doubled in size, and Lalmba had introduced programs to address the devastating impact of AIDS, including an orphanage and the RCAR program for children at risk. Women’s cooperatives, a library with computers, a learning center, and thriving local businesses—from textiles to boat builders to restaurants—were flourishing. Most inspiring of all, the staff I worked with 30 years ago had become the leaders of these efforts.

This incredible progress is a testament to Lalmba’s investment in the people of Matoso. This will be my fourth trip back, and I look forward to seeing even more development and reuniting with old friends.