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Blind man, friend, dog, top Mount Hood
Monday, June 02, 2008 | No comments posted.
GOVERNMENT CAMP (AP) — A legally blind mountaineer climbed Mount Hood — making it to the top.
With the help of his guide dog Rasha and his best friend Diego, 37-year-old John Wimmer has already conquered about a half a dozen mountains across the western United States.
Wimmer says he may have lost his eyesight when he was five, but he 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 to motivate someone else.
Today the trio are heading up north to tackle Mount Rainier.
Wimmer said they also will be using their trips to document the effects of pollution, raising money for UNICEF and raising awareness about climate change.
You can track their adventure by logging onto http://WhatsYourImpossible.com
With the help of his guide dog Rasha and his best friend Diego, 37-year-old John Wimmer has already conquered about a half a dozen mountains across the western United States.
Wimmer says he may have lost his eyesight when he was five, but he 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 to motivate someone else.
Today the trio are heading up north to tackle Mount Rainier.
Wimmer said they also will be using their trips to document the effects of pollution, raising money for UNICEF and raising awareness about climate change.
You can track their adventure by logging onto http://WhatsYourImpossible.com
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