British student climbs mountain blindfolded to raise funds
When it comes to helping our loved ones, we are often willing to go above and beyond. Sometimes, we’re even willing to risk our lives. Take this British student from University of Cambridge, for example, who reportedly climbed up a mountain in Thailand blindfolded to raise funds for a charity that supports his blind sister.
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Man climbs up a mountain in Chiang Mai to raise funds
Image credit: @blackout_blindfold
On 8th August 2022, Thaiger reported that Ed Smith, a philosophy student from the University of Cambridge, ascended to the top of a mountain, Doi Suthep, in Chiang Mai, blindfolded. The reason why he did so was to fundraise for a charity called Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) which supports his blind sister.
Image credit: @blackout_blindfold
With help from his girlfriend, Smith reportedly spent 72 hours climbing up the mountain with a blindfold over his eyes. He told BBC that the hardest part about trying to scale the peak without his vision was that he had to rely on his girlfriend throughout the entire journey.
After the climb, he said he had learned the challenges his blind sister faces. He also felt a sense of achievement after that.
According to Thaiger, Ed Smith has so far managed to raise ฿143,000 or £3,300, which was way higher than his target of £2,500.
Student climbs mountain blindfolded to raise funds
People with disabilities face challenges in their everyday lives. We’re glad that this British student decided to try climbing a mountain blindfolded to raise funds for a charity that supports his blind sister. He’s not only achieved his fundraising goal, he’s raised awareness for the blind too.
We applaud him for taking on such a challenging task, and thank him for his inspirational act.
Cover image adapted from: @blackout_blindfold
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