Climber with Cerebral Palsy to Summit Kilimanjaro
Having cerebral palsy isn’t stopping Phil Berenz from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro — in fact, it’s what’s inspiring him to attempt the summit. If successful, Berenz will be the third person with cerebral palsy to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain. The 28-year-old Berenz, born two and one-half months prematurely, developed cerebral palsy. This is a neurological condition that affects coordination and muscle movement. However, at age 8, Berenz had innovative
