90-Year-Old Dr. Art Ulene Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro

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Former Today Show doctor Art Ulene summited Mount Kilimanjaro at age 90, becoming the oldest person ever to do so. But he didn’t do it simply to challenge himself. He climbed to inspire other older adults to get off the couch and embrace adventure. He climbed to raise money for school lunch programs in Tanzania, and he climbed to put a few miles on his new artificial hip. His message is as powerful as his accomplishment: staying active, finding purpose, and challenging yourself never get old.

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