Karen Parman and the other cancer survivors who trekked to Mt. Everest’s base camp forged an amazing bond of friendship (see her story on pages 10-14 of the August 24, 2011 Christian Renewal). Members of the group, known as the “Above and Beyond Cancer” team, made their historic trek in April of 2011, but have … Continue reading Compassion “above and beyond” Mt. Everest
Karen Parman: Climbing mountains, facing fear
Two months before Karen Parman trekked up Mt. Everest in Nepal, she posted on Facebook a picture of a primitive swinging bridge with this status line: Cancer was scary, but these suspension bridges I will have to face FREAK ME OUT!" Karen, a member of Covenant Reformed Church (URCNA) in Pella, IA, was one of … Continue reading Karen Parman: Climbing mountains, facing fear
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