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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

BIZARRE: Man will attempt to climb mount everest on crutches - What They Never Told You

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A man who was left paralysed eight years ago will attempt to reach Mount Everest base camp on crutches.

Jamie McAnsh, from Cwmbran, Torfaen, South Wales, suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a condition which causes persistent severe and debilitating pain.

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