NW Sherpa Association to hold Everest benefit on Mercer Island
According to a news report on mi-reporter.com, the Northwest Sherpa Association is organizing a fundraiser to aid the families of Sherpa climbers who died in a recent avalanche on Mount Everest. Lakpa Rita Sherpa, a climbing guide who lost three of his colleagues in the disaster, is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the event. The funds raised during this event will be used to supplement the life insurance benefits received by the families of the deceased climbers.
This fundraiser highlights the dangers faced by Sherpa climbers who risk their lives to guide expeditions on Mount Everest. The article underscores the financial hardships that befall the families of Sherpas who die in the line of duty.
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