Flying from Everest: One Man's Mission to Combat Polio Through Adventure

We’ve unlocked the vault once again to bring you this inspiring session from WEM23. Join Ken Hutt as he shares his remarkable attempt to paraglide solo from Mount Everest in support of polio eradication. Through stunning footage and personal narrative, discover how adventure can be harnessed for humanitarian causes.

Despite not reaching his ultimate goal of flying from the summit, Ken’s journey raised over $450,000 for polio eradication and brought crucial awareness to this global health challenge. Learn how personal passion can be transformed into meaningful impact, and why sometimes the bravest decision is knowing when to turn back.

Topics covered:

The global fight against polio
High-altitude paragliding challenges
Risk assessment and decision-making
The impact of personal adventure on humanitarian causes
The importance of knowing when to say no
Building support for global health initiatives

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Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the current state of global polio eradication efforts and the role of individual initiatives in supporting this cause.
Recognise the importance of risk assessment and decision-making in extreme environments.
Identify the challenges of high-altitude activities and their impact on human physiology.
Comprehend how personal skills and passions can be leveraged for humanitarian causes.
Appreciate the importance of maintaining perspective on personal goals versus broader mission objectives when undertaking challenging expeditions.