| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Series |
Australian story (Television program). 2006/10/23
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| Summary |
"For the past five years, Michael Patullo, 31, has been living with the daily fear that his cancer could return. In 2001, after being treated for a massive germ cell tumour in his chest, doctors told him there was a 90 per cent chance it could return. To mark five years in remission and his official 'all clear', Michael Patullo decided to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise funds for the youth cancer charity CanTeen. At nearly 6000m high, Mt Kilimanjaro is the world's highest free-standing mountain. Even though it should be attempted only by those 'in good health', CanTeen decided to send some of its young members with him to show that cancer need not stop you from challenging yourself. The climb was a milestone to celebrate CanTeen's 21st birthday - and to highlight that 'a strong mind can go a long way towards beating a cancer diagnosis'. The three members who were selected have all been touched by cancer. Like Josh Hogan, 24, from Perth who joined CanTeen when his 17-year-old sister died from cancer. Four years later, he was diagnosed with a brain turmour. He's now in remission. In late August, the group, who'd trained hard for the trek, set off for Africa with an experienced mountain guide, doctor and support staff. Australian Story covers their gruelling journey to the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro as they battle altitude sickness and face the limitations of their health."--ABC website |
| Notes |
Off-air recording of ABC-TV broadcast October 23, 2006. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
| Credits |
Producer: Caitlin Shea |
| Notes |
DVD |
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No rating given |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Mountaineering
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Cancer -- Patients
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| SUBJECT |
Kilimanjaro, Mount (Tanzania)
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| Author |
Shea, Caitlin
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ABC-TV (Australia)
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