Man's Mission to Raise Charity Cash by Climbing Everest at Home

During the pandemic, Sean Greasley from Las Vegas faced mental health challenges and set out to break a world record in a unique way to benefit a suicide prevention charity, Guinness Records reported. He turned his home's staircase into a mountain, setting the fastest time ever to ascend and descend the equivalent height of Mount Everest.

From September 3-4, 2021, Greasley took on the grueling challenge of climbing and descending 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) on his stairs, completing it in 22 hours, 57 minutes, and 2 seconds. His efforts raised $409.85 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Expressing his motivation, Sean said, "I wanted to raise money for suicide prevention, so I combined these two goals. We were nearing the end of COVID-19, and this charity is very close to my heart due to my mental health struggles."

Greasley live-streamed his entire endeavor on YouTube, creating custom software to track his progress accurately, with the screen updating each time he reached the bottom of the stairs. Importantly, Sean established some personal rules, such as not using the banister, mirroring the lack of such support on Everest itself.

Despite being exhausted and dripping with sweat by the end, he added a "victory lap" before finally collapsing to catch his breath. A video taken by his wife Aleta afterward humorously showed Sean's struggle to move due to pain and stiffness.

Previously, Sean and his wife held the record for the longest videogame marathon, though it has since been surpassed. His recent endeavor not only demonstrated his determination but also significantly supported a cause close to his heart.

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