KATHMANDU, JUNE 14
Everest record-holder Shambhu Tamang is in need of immediate support to undergo medical treatment.
Shambhu was 17 years 6 months old on May 05, 1973 -- the day he set his foot on the summit of Mt Everest along with 4 other climbers from Nepal- Italian Everest climbing expedition.
Tamang is currently undergoing treatment at the Harisiddhi-based cancer Hospital.
Under the circumstances, Everest Summitteers Association has laid a helping hand by providing Nrs 25,000 to Tamang in wake of his medical urgency as a symbol of gratitude for his contribution to Nepali mountaineering.
Similarly, the association also wished for speedy recovery of the mountaineer.
Everest Summitter's Association (ESA) is a non-profit organization and works for the protection of rights of the climbers. Moreover, it promotes and educates about environmental issues.
