The Vancouver Sun shares the story of an amputee soldier doing the unthinkable.
Canadian Soldier, Cpl. Mark Fuchko, lost both of his legs after an explosion in Afghanistan. In the beginning Fuchko believed life as he knew it was over. However, his stubborn personality has led him to pursue what most would think is unattainable.
On August 8, Fuchko, along with four other wounded soldiers, will begin climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The group is not just attempting this to prove something to themselves, they are doing it for a good cause as well. They hope to raise $575,000 for the new stae-of-the-art Orthepedic Surgery Centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, which rebuilds knees and hips.
There is no doubt that climbing the mountain will be difficult. At 19,340 feet, this mountain is not only the tallest in Africa; it is considered the highest free standing mountain in the world. The climb will require seven to eight hour hikes a day, a feat which would be difficult for someone without an amputated limb. However, Fuchko and his military pals are up for the challenge in hopes to give back to the community.
Check out National Geographic's video of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Canadian Soldier, Cpl. Mark Fuchko, lost both of his legs after an explosion in Afghanistan. In the beginning Fuchko believed life as he knew it was over. However, his stubborn personality has led him to pursue what most would think is unattainable.
On August 8, Fuchko, along with four other wounded soldiers, will begin climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The group is not just attempting this to prove something to themselves, they are doing it for a good cause as well. They hope to raise $575,000 for the new stae-of-the-art Orthepedic Surgery Centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, which rebuilds knees and hips.
There is no doubt that climbing the mountain will be difficult. At 19,340 feet, this mountain is not only the tallest in Africa; it is considered the highest free standing mountain in the world. The climb will require seven to eight hour hikes a day, a feat which would be difficult for someone without an amputated limb. However, Fuchko and his military pals are up for the challenge in hopes to give back to the community.
Check out National Geographic's video of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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