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Alex Hillary continues Sir Edmund Hillary's philanthropic legacy in Nepal

RNZNZ HeraldSaturday 1 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Wellington-based adventurer Alex Hillary is managing the Summit Challenge, an annual fundraiser for Nepalese communities. The initiative focuses on supporting education, following the legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary building the Khumjung School in 1961.

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First reported by RNZ, Sat 1 Mar 2025, 2:22pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 21 hours
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