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South African youth Aidan Martin climbs Everest
July 12, 2025
|Saturday Star
AUTISM AWARENESS
WHEN Aidan Martin reached Everest Base Camp earlier this year, it wasn't just a personal milestone — it was a deeply emotional journey with a purpose close to his heart. As someone with several neurodivergent family members, Aidan's climb to the foot of the world's highest peak became a powerful symbol of the daily struggles faced by children and families living with autism.
The 18-year-old from Retreat had been trying to make a difference in his community ever since he lost his best friend to suicide in 2021 — a loss that changed the course of his life.
“I knew I couldn’t just sit at home and do nothing,” he shared softly. “I needed to help the youth, especially in underprivileged areas. Mental health is where it starts — my best friend struggled silently, and he never spoke about it.”
He described himself as shy, but when he speaks, his words land with calm certainty and quiet determination.
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