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A Chinese American teen is vying to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents in a quest to drum up donations for research into childhood cancer. Ethan Guo, who turned 19 last month, began his quest in May in Memphis, Tennessee. The plan is to cover 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers) over 100 days with stops in 60 countries. He hopes to raise up to $1 million for cancer research, an ambition born of the Stage-4 blood cancer diagnosis for a cousin. So far, he has raised about $20,000. Born in Tianjin, China, and currently living in Florida, Guo said he wanted to become a pilot to challenge himself. He understands the risks. “Through my experiences — like an engine failure on the very beginning of the trip ... I was forced to face the fact that I could die at any point of the trip,” he said.
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