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Summit for Soldiers: 7-SUMMITS & 50 States

Punta Arenas

1/7/2019

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We arrived in Punta Arenas yesterday with all bags in tow! Today we met up with the rest of the team and did our gear checks and last minute purchases. We had a wonderful dinner as the team got to know each other. Besides Gary and I there is Charles from England, Michael from Utah, and Valentin from Argentina. Everyone is well mannered and payed back, we have the start of a great team with us all about the same age and level of fitness. I think this could be a most enjoyable expedition. We had a wonderful dinner with a three course serving of lamb. It was outstanding. A big thanks to Nicholas, who has been helping us get sorted here, later we will meet our Guide JB when we get to the Ice.

On a sad note, we added another name to our Silently Fallen flag today. This makes the second since this trip began. Help us bring awareness and prevention by beginning with removing the stigma. Anyone care to join us in solidarity against this epidemic? Do you have a story about your struggles and what you have done to take back control of your life? What is you therapy? Need me to start… Okay. I am Bipolar, and struggle with depression, PTSD and even suicidal tendencies. My family is my support, and the Veterans and Families of SfS are my Purpose and Mission, and these climbs are my therapy. All of this together is what empowers me to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward… Be it a mountain or this mission. I have been given a second chance and I will not waste it.

Now… Dare to Share?

#8000Veterans #summitforsoldiers

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    C. Michael Fairman

    Hello, I am an OEF veteran, with 18 years as a Navy Corpsman and a co-founder of Summit for Soldiers. I also live with PTSD, Bipolar and once tried to take my life.

    Climbing is my 'therapy' and following my attempted suicide, it has become the foundation of my re-newed purpose and mission. My quest is to become the first veteran to accomplish the '7-50' (Seven Summits and all 50-State High-points) and to hopefully become an encouragement to others to reclaim their lives and pursue their quests and dreams. 

    I have also have the privilege of carrying the "Silently Fallen Flag" on this journey, bearing the names of those we have known and lost to suicide. And all of this to bring awareness and prevent some of the over 8000 veteran suicides that occur each year.

    #8000Veterans

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