On 22 November 2000, Swee Chiow reached the last of his 7 Summits, Mt Vinson in Antarctica, with his wife's teddy bear which he brings on all expeditions. This must be the teddy bear in the world with the most summits! Swee Chiow is the 1st South East Asian to complete the 7 Summits. See also www.everestnews.com/seven.htm.

Swee Chiow's summit dates:

Kilimanjaro, Africa	20 June 1994
Everest, Asia	25 May 1998
Aconcagua, South America	29 February 2000
Denali, North America	1 July 2000
Elbrus, Europe	19 September 2000
Carstenz Pyramid, Oceania	19 October 2000
Kosciuszko, Oceania	28 October 2000
Vinson Massif, Antarctica	22 November 2000

Singapore's icon and world famous water color painter, Mr. Ong Kim Seng, has kindly agreed to paint "7 Summits" and donated the painting to Swee Chiow for his 7 Summits fundraising campaign in year 2000. This painting was sold for S$10,000. (click on pic to see enlarged)

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