Last Sunday was a gift and a privilege. The kind of day that underscores the beauty of a group of individuals coming together to help their fellow human being achieve something big.
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@nerissa_cannon joined a @nobarriersusa event this summer, came away fired up and decided she wanted to climb a Colorado 14er. She was keenly aware that as a high functioning para, she would need to put out a rally cry for a team of folks to help her.
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The community answered her request in full force.
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21 of us showed up predawn last Sunday at the Mt Beirstadt trailhead and over the next 9 hours we assisted Nerissa as she worked her modified off-road chair by pushing, pulling and carrying her and her chair all the way to the summit and back down to cold beers.
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There was laughter, frustration, joy, tears, fatigue, pride, resiliency... all the good ingredients of a solid adventure.
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The most beautiful things take place when we embark on a mission that is uniquely directed at helping someone else achieve their dream.
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Thank you @nerissa_cannon for the opportunity to spend the day with you. What’s next?
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Also proud of @sheepdog_05 who put every bit of his 95lb frame into this mission.
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