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Lori Schneider met with MSIF staff and presented the World MS Day flag that travelled with her to the top of Mount Everest on 8 July 2009 in London, UK.
From left to right: Jo Pennell, Dhia Chandaratna, Zoe Burr, Lori Schneider, Peer Baneke, Sarah Finch and Barnaby Dumbell at the MSIF office.
"Lori’s actions have inspired people affected by MS all over the world. It was great to meet her in person and hear her tales of her climb first hand." Peer Baneke, MSIF CEO.
In addition to being the first person with MS to climb Everest, Lori is one of only 20 women worldwide who has climbed the world’s tallest seven summits.
During her visit to London Lori was interviewed by the BBC. Her story has been covered by media worldwide and helped raise awareness of MS.
To read an interview with Lori on the BBC click here.
To watch an interview with Lori on NBC.15 click here.
Lori’s website: www.empowermentthroughadventure.com
World MS Day: www.worldmsday.org
Source: MSIF
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