Farzin Fallah climbed Cho-Oyu in early Fall of 2016.  Cho-Oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world and stands at 8,201 m (26,906 ft.) in elevation. It is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, a short distance from Mt. Everest.

Farzin has a son with Asperger’s Syndrome, and decided to turn his love for climbing into a fundraising project.  Farzin Fallah’s goal was to raise awareness and funds to help fund San Diego based nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop technical and social skills to gain the employment and become independent, contributing members of society. Farzin’s wife, Leesa, joined the fundraising efforts and was essential to its success.

PACT was fortunate to receive some of the funds raised through this project. On January 21, 2016, Farzin’s son, Matthew, who participates in PACT programs, presented Kathryn Campion, PACT Founding Director, with a check for $2,064.

Thank you Farzin, Leesa, and Matthew!

You can learn more about Farzin’s climb on their website:  climbingforautism.org.