Patricia Raskin Positive Living Network

In May 1998, Tom Whittaker became the first amputee to summit Mt. Everest. The climb and his inspirational story, as well as his work on behalf of disabled people around the world, is chronicled in his book, Higher Purpose: The Heroic Story of the First Disabled Man to Conquer Everest. His remarkable story of overcoming difficult odds, has earned him recognition as one of America's most courageous heroes.