JP VS the 7 summits… for a good cause

My buddy JP will be heading down to South America next month to climb one of the Seven Summits. There’s no limits to what JP can do… he’s a strong guy, great character, outdoor freak with a lot of perserverance.

The Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each of the seven continents – Kilimanjaro, Denali, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid, Vinson and Everest. Summiting them all is regarded as a mountaineering challenge and Jean-Paul Richard is up to the task.

Why take on such a feat? Mr. Richard explains his purpose for the climb is two-fold.

“Everyone has goals that they set for themselves in life and mine have always been physical,” he said. “I wanted to extend this physical challenge to myself but at the same time, I’m climbing to raise awareness of and promote the Soldier On program.”

READ FULL ARTICLE from Stephanie Barrett at Memorial University

or JP’s letter: jp

IF you’re interested in supporting JP and theCanadian Forces Soldier On (CFSO), you can get in touch with me at 5431775 or crossfitbathurst@gmail.com or through www.cfsoldieron.ca

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