Man climbs Mount Everest for marriage equality A veteran mountain climber is training to ascend Mount Everest to increase awareness for marriage equality in Illinois.
June 20, 2013 - Peoria Journal Star
Illinois man climbs Mount Everest for marriage equality CHICAGO -- A veteran mountain climber is training to ascend Mount Everest to increase awareness for marriage equality in Illinois. Chicagoan Joe Rudy says he thinks the mountain climb isn’t much different than the fight for gay rights. The 26-year-old Rudy has already climbed Mount McKinley and Aconcagua. A fundraiser will be held for Rudy on June 27 at Primitive Gallery in Chicago. Proceeds ...
June 20, 2013 - KMOV St. Louis