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Why I am going to Mt Everest...
Come March 2016 I will be embarking on a self-funded expedition
of Mt Everest in an attempt to create much needed awareness of my Aunt
Tanya's story and condition. Fundraising from my expedition is planned
to benefit her profoundly.
Tanya's story is yet another example that troubles can impact
anyone, no one is immune or safe from unexpected happenings. In a
world moving so quickly my goal was to make people sit back and take
notice, appreciate this world and each other. They don't come as bold
and as challenging as Everest.
Please take the time to share the story below.
In June 2014 my Aunt Tanya went into hospital for routine
surgery, she unfortunately had a reaction to the anaesthetic she was
given, she suffered a stroke to her Brain Stem which resulted in her
being sedated. When Tanya woke her life changed forever, she was
unfortunately diagnosed with the rare condition, Locked in Syndrome.
To paint a clear picture, imagine knowing, seeing, hearing everything
around you but you are in complete paralysis, you cannot move any part
of your body, you are unable to talk, swallow or eat yet your sight,
hearing and brain function remain in check. It's a horrible thought
however this is now life for my Aunt Tanya. Most sufferers of Locked
in Syndrome have also experienced a stroke and sufferers rarely
survive after 6 months. Tanya is a miracle and she is doing great
considering. One of the biggest lessons through watching her struggles
is the love between her and husband Michael, every day Michael is by
her side ensuring she is comfortable, making sure the bed is
positioned correctly, the TV is tuned into her favourite station or
her favourite music is playing. Love has a way of teaching us things
about life and the love I have seen on display throughout this
situation has taught me a lot. Tanya has now been placed in Barton
House, run by SA Care. She has settled in well and the staff there are
fantastic. I aim to raise enough money to purchase a vehicle suitable
for wheel chair access. This would give Tanya a much improved quality
of life. She will be able to get outside in touch with nature,
something she loved doing, it will definitely put a smile on her face.
So! Why Everest?
Tanya was as adventurous as they come, her and Michael met
while Michael lived and worked in the US, they would spend most
weekends exploring, hiking, snowshoeing, deep winter camping and rock
climbing through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. An adventurer at
heart she would have loved to have seen the sites and grandeur Everest
has to offer.
I will be trekking through a foreign country that is still
recovering from the terrible earthquakes of April 2015. I will be one
of the first to reach Everest since the earth quakes which is a danger
in its own due to the fresh snow and ice on the glaciers that hasn’t
seen human foot traffic in over 12 months.
I am prepared to take on the challenge, those that know me well
know that I complete everything I set out to do, so I hope I can
complete this mission and raise some money and awareness, I appreciate
your time checking out my fundraising page and thank you for reading
Tanya's story.
"Doing it for Tanya"
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