# Eighty-Year-Old Climber Defies Cancer | Aberdeen News

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Podcast: [Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aberdeen-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7613907)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:56:13+00:00
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An 80-year-old cancer patient, Neil McArthur, is climbing Mount Kenya while undergoing leukemia treatment—planning to take his last chemo pill on the summit—to raise funds for four new homes through the Gathimba Edwards Foundation. A lifelong volunteer and fundraiser, Neil has tackled epic challenges before, and this climb proves age and illness aren’t barriers to making a difference. His mission? To inspire others to give back and support causes that change lives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2f5a071a1db83b79

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