Omahans embark on Mt. Everest challenge so no one faces cancer alone

A team of six Nebraskans is on its way to Utah to climb the equivalent of Mt. Everest in the 29029 challenge. They aren't doing it for themselves. Their fundraising supports WeIs Strong, a foundation that came about after Ron Weis received life-changing news. "During the beginning of COVID, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma," he shared. His father had survived cancer a few years prior. The family knew how to rally. "Family and friends were donating. My sister and a couple friends were selling t-shirts and things," Weis remembered.