World-renowned neurosurgeon Robert Masson, M.D., co-founder of the NeuroSpine Institute, explains why he felt drawn to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. He shares the personal connection he has to cancer and how he hopes his trek inspires the world’s 32 million cancer survivors to never, ever give up.

He shares his advice for preparing yourself to battle whatever life throws your way and how his experiences in Africa dramatically shifted his way of thinking.

Conquering Kilimanjaro is presented in partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation. Learn more about how we’re supporting 32 million cancer survivors worldwide.