Hari Budha Magar has become the world’s first double above-the-knee amputee to summit Everest.Through his climb, 43-year-old Hari aims to change perceptions of disability and inspire people to climb their own ‘mountains’ no matter the adversity that stands in their way.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/hari-budha-magar-conquers-everest
Australian doctor Ben Bravery decided to become a doctor when a cancer patient in his 20s. In his book, 'The patient doctor', he details his experience of medical school and then the day-to-day workings of hospitals, in which too many doctors do not view patients as their equals. Doctors who get sick, learn how it feels to be a patient but Ben Bravery's idea is to teach empathy from the start of medical training with patients leading the way, 'They should be invited to lecture and teach students, as important as any professor of medicine'.Bulletin article: https://rb.gy/wforb
A pianist from Queen Camilla’s patronage, the Amber Trust, 13 year old Lucy Illingworth performed for the King and Queen during the Coronation concert at Windsor Castle.The trust provides opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.Lucy, who also has severe autism, performed Bach’s Prelude in C Major as King Charles and Queen Camilla watched on.The note-perfect rendition prompted smiles and applause from the Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and the King.https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/bbc-viewers-tears-blind-pianist-29921417
