Athlete battling cancer completes 10 summit challenge to raise money for those with disabilities
An athlete who was diagnosed with cancer is encouraging others with different types of disabilities to push through and continue their athletic goals.
and last updated 2021-03-03 10:12:12-05
PHOENIX â It s 4:30 in the morning and Timothy Bolen is gearing up to go for the ultimate hike. The goal is to be done before dark, Bolen says. We ll go from 5 in the morning until 6, 6:30 at night.
Alongside his friends, he s preparing to climb Piestewa Peak a total of 10 times. That s about 23 miles and 11,000 feet of elevation.
After a quick photo, the group begins the day-long climb. While each step isn t easy, Bolen says he ll push through.