(NewsNation) — One dad is on a mission to help children with cancer, one mountain at a time.

Len Forkas just reached the top of Mount Everest, battling temperatures below -40 degrees and getting through a raging snowstorm in the process. His climb to the world's tallest peak — his second attempt after a failed expedition in 2023 — was fueled by something greater than the conditions he encountered.

Each leg of the trek to the top of Everest was dedicated to a child currently fighting cancer. He carried their photos and stories in his pack, turning every step into a statement of solidarity.

With his success at Everest, Forkas completed the “Seven Summits,” reaching the highest peak of each of the seven continents. He’s the fifth-oldest person in the world to achieve the incredible feat.

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