More than a Mountaineer
By Bill O’Brien
In the year 1953 in May 29th, a man called Sir Edmund Hillary who was a New Zealander was the first person to reach the top of Mt Everest . That’s why you can find him on the New Zealand five dollar note and if you didn't know Sir Edmund Hillary was knighted by the Queen. He used to also be a great bee-keeper
He was an advocate for the people including the children of Nepal. This was shown when he used his fame to speak out to other which helped raise money and funds to build them a school, hospitals, clinics, an airfield and bridges.
He founded the Himalayas Trust which became a charity foundation to provide for people. He believed in helping those in need. This was shown in the way he used his fame to get financial support for the needs he had seen for the people of Nepal instead of using it himself. The time had to come for him to pass away at the age of 88.
He showed compassion to the people of Nepal. He also was an inspiration to other people because he inspires people to never give up. Sir Edmund Hillary also committed in helping people and giving them a good future. He used courage and bravery to climb up Mount Everest.
He believed in helping those in need. He also believed that the children in Nepal needed an education.
Sir Ed was a high achiever and had courage for others that didn't. Edmund Hillary was a supportive person because he cared about the children in Nepal to have a bright future and cared for the other people.
