Mike Tobin, a Fox News correspondent, recently summited Mount Everest to raise awareness for the suicide crisis affecting veterans and first responders. He shared video clips of his ascent, highlighting a set of 22 push-ups at the peak, symbolizing the estimated daily suicides in this demographic. Tobin, who underwent rigorous training for the climb, reported ideal weather conditions and no injuries among his team, despite challenging circumstances that affected others. In interviews, he emphasized the importance of showing support for those struggling with mental health issues.
On the summit of Mount Everest, Tuesday, May 27, I did 22 pushups in recognition of Veteran/First responder suicide. To troubled warfighters and public servants: I hope it shows someone gives a damn.
Training for the climb included running sandbag-laden drills on the Indiana sand dunes while juggling his day job.
Conditions on summit day were ideal, describing it as one of the best weather windows in 20 years. While other climbers suffered frostbite, Tobin's team avoided any injuries.
I was spooked coming down the Second Step, he said of coming down. That was spooky.
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