Hari Budha Magar set to visit the Courtyard in Hereford

Hereford's Courtyard Theatre will be hosting Hari Budha Magar as part of a joint fundraiser with Herefordshire Veterans Support Centre on February 12.

Hari Budha Magar MBE is a Pride of Britain Award winner, Guinness World Record holder, and former Gurkha.

He lost both legs in Afghanistan but went on to defy all odds by becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest.

With climbs of Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc, Denali and more, his story of resilience, innovation, and unbreakable spirit has inspired millions worldwide.

A spokesperson for The Courtyard said: "Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to hear Hari share his journey of turning the impossible into possible."

He will be in The Courtyard’s Main House from 7.30pm. To book tickets, or for more information, contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or visit courtyard.org.uk.

Discussing reaching the summit, the 46-year-old told the Press Association from Antarctica: “I just screamed and cried and gave a high five to my team who helped support me and believed in me to take me up.

“But also to all my family, friends, charities, communities, my sponsors and supporters – even people who gave me £1 to send me here.”

The mountaineer said he hoped the achievement would raise “disability awareness around the world”.

He added: “I hope that this will give some hope and optimism to people that are struggling.

“My message to the world is to everyone whether living with a disability or able bodied. Anything is possible with enough determination.

“Yes, you might need to adapt your approach, get help, or think differently, but you can do it.”

Mr Magar was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to disability awareness last year.

Through his challenge, Mr Magar raised money for veterans’ charities including The Gurkha Welfare Trust, Blesma, Team Forces, On Course Foundation, and Pilgrim Bandits.