By Alison Langley for Niagara Falls Review – Wednesday, March 5, 2014: Aleem is confident he will be able to reach the summit of North Africa’s highest peak because of the support of his younger brother.
Arif Merani was only two months away from earning his law degree at Carleton University when his life was cut short by tragedy.
The 22-year-old was heading back to school in Ottawa on Oct. 15 after visiting family and friends in Niagara Falls when he pulled over on Highway 401 because he suspected he had a flat tire.
As he exited the driver’s side door, he was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
Arif, who planned on specializing in aboriginal law, was heavily involved with projects supporting rights and services for abused women.
To continue his legacy of selflessly offering his time and knowledge to make the world a better place, the Merani family is embarking on an ambitious fundraiser.
On Sept. 13, Aleem, 25, will climb the Atlas Mountains to honour his brother and to support the work of two organization closes to Arif’s heart – Gillian’s Place and the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada, an agency that works to improve living conditions and opportunities in the poorest most remote areas of the world.
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