Adventurer and author Erik Weihenmayer delivers Troy University's Helen Keller Lecture in the Claudia Crosby Theater on Wednesday.
At the age of 14, Erik Weihenmayer was gripped by fear – fear of the rare eye disease Retinoschisis that was robbing of him sight, but even greater, fear of all the things he would miss out on in life without his sight.
Weihenmayer, an adventurer, author and motivational speaker, addressed students, faculty, staff…
Erik Weihenmayer, Jeff Evans, and Eric Alexander on the summit of Mt. Everest in 2001. (Photo: Luis Benitez)
Adventurer, author and motivational speaker Erik Weihenmayer, who, in 2001, became the first blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, will bring his “No Barriers” message to Troy University on Oct. 16 for the annual Helen Keller Lecture.
The free lecture is set for 10 a.m. in the Claudia Crosby Theater in Smith…