First double amputee to reach summit of Everest

Mark Inglis - one of the Cambodia Trust’s many supporters from New Zealand - has conquered Mount Everest! He is the first double amputee to achieve this remarkable feat. And he's been raising much-needed funds for our work at the same time.

Mark writes:“It’s every New Zealand kid’s dream really isn’t it, to stand on the roof of the world, on the summit of Mount Everest. It certainly was mine, though a dream I thought I had lost when I had both legs amputated below the knee 23 years ago (visit http://www.markinglis.co.nz/ to get the whole story).

"That was before I realized that in this life, each and every one of us can do anything we put our minds to. On the 27th of September 2004 I stood on the summit of Cho Oyu (at 8201m the worlds 6th highest mountain) and looked directly across at Everest, only about 650m higher, and knew that what I was seeing was my next challenge. “With the support of my family, friends and an awesome group of sponsors led by the Ahrens Group, I have been able to put together the components for a pretty neat little adventure! While it’s a great adventure for me it would be even more awesome if we can use this as a vehicle to make a difference in the world!” Mark’s climb certainly will make a difference. With the help of his sponsors, he has raised thousands of dollars for our Kompong Chhnang rehabilitation centre.