Blind man tops Mount Hood with help of friend and guide dog
Monday, June 2, 2008 11:19 AM PDT
By The Associated Press
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E-mail this articleGOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — A legally blind mountaineer has climbed Mount Hood — making it to the top.
With the help of his guide dog, Rasha, and his best friend, Diego Joven, 37-year-old John Wimmer has already conquered about a half dozen mountains across the western United States.
Wimmer says he lost his eyesight at age 5, but he has never lost his spirit. His message to others: Go after your dreams.
Wimmer said Sunday that people have stereotypes about abilities and limitations, and he would like to abolish those.
On Monday the trio are heading north to tackle Mount Rainier.
Wimmer says they will also be using their trips to document the effects of pollution, raise money for UNICEF and raise awareness about climate change.
They are documenting their journey on http://whatsyourimpossible.com./
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