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Natalie Berry reflects on the life of one of the most influential characters climbing has ever known - Climbers Against Cancer Founder John Ellison - who sadly passed away on 27th December 2015, with contributions from John's daughter Charlotte Ellison and GB Climbing Team Manager Ian Dunn.

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In reply to UKC News:

A touching tribute. Worth reading for the following quote alone:

"What to most would seem like their worst nightmare ever actually has a positive side. My life all of a sudden made sense and almost like washing the screen of the car I could see clearly. My heart was pounding, beating heavily. More with love and excitement than sadness. I knew straight away that I had been given the opportunity to live, share those special moments with family and friends that we all take for granted and now more so than ever with open eyes."
UKC Interview, 2013

In reply to UKC News:

Well written, Natty; a very worthy tribute to a very worthy man.