Lisa Thompson Finding Elevation

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Lisa noted “My first thought was not, well, I guess I can’t climb. It was, well, I’m going to find a way to do it and still be healthy and not compromise my treatment,” recalls Thompson. “I was really determined that cancer wasn’t going to steal that dream from me.”

That determination led Thompson to make a bold decision: after her treatment, she would summit Mount Everest. True to her word, she made it to the top a year later. Her inspiring journey was chronicled in Sports Illustrated’s virtual reality documentary Capturing Everest.

Joining us at the 10/3 Health Campaign in Lillehammer, we are excited to host author, mountaineer, cancer survivor, and coach, Lisa Thompson.  Lisa will be onsite signing compliementary copies of her first book, Finding Elevation.  She’ll  share personal stories of her ascent of the world’s highest peaks and how staying true to herself allowed her to achieve the daunting challenge of summitting K2, the world’s most dangerous mountain.

Lisa’s story will inspire you to lead authentically, pursue your passions, and effect positive change by staying grounded in your values even during the most challenging of times.