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Deaf Dad Climbs Everest for Deaf Children
12 Feb
Summary
- Michael Woods, deaf himself, is climbing Mount Everest.
- He is raising funds for the National Deaf Children's Society.
- The climb honors his deaf son, who stars in Coronation Street.
Michael Woods, who is deaf, is set to embark on a monumental climb of Mount Everest in Nepal to raise funds for deaf children. This significant endeavor is in honor of his six-year-old son, Joseph, who is also deaf and is known for his role as Aled Winter-Brown on the ITV soap Coronation Street.
The expedition, scheduled to commence on April 7 and last for six to eight weeks, is part of Woods's ambitious Seven Summits challenge. He is undertaking extensive training, including strength-building, endurance work, and altitude preparation using an altitude tent.
Woods aims to inspire deaf children, emphasizing that nothing is out of reach for them. The National Deaf Children's Society, which provided crucial support to his family, is the designated beneficiary of the funds raised. This climb is seen as an extraordinary feat to support children in need.
