From RNZ: "After overcoming years of addiction, Holly Beckham (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rangi) aims to be the first wāhine Māori to reach the Mt Everest summit. Beckham's life did not have an easy start. From the age of 12, she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol to cope with early childhood and intergenerational trauma. Little did she know that first drink with her nana would lead to 19 years of escaping reality". You can read the full RNZ story here.
This week Holly will begin to undertake three 6,000m+ climbs in the Himalayas: Lobuche East 6,145m, Island Peak 6,189m and Mera Peak 6,476m. It's all part of her Everest Wāhine journey that you can read more about here. If you'd like to support Holly's mission please vist her Give-a-Little page here.
