always intentional. he had this way of making the people around him just feel special. without even trying. and he makes people feel like they could accomplish anything that they wanted. and that you know they hadn t accomplished enough that there was more that they could do and that there was more that they could be because every single person around him was so special and amazing. and he brought out the best for him and me and i say he brought out the best in everyone around him. it s just he constantly makes you want to be the best version of yourself. and that s without trying. that s just by the actions that he would take. another one of those victims that was on that mountaintop when the avalanche struck was eve girawong originally from new jersey. a base camp doctor. she was there on the mountaintop. you re looking at that young woman there right now.
we appreciate all of the love sent our way thus far. know his soul and spirit will live on. eve girawong was another american on the trip. from new jersey. she was also as i mentioned, one that was swept away. medicine was her passion. she was in the process of getting a second masters degree in mountain medicine. her employer posted this, our hearts are broken. eve perished in the aftermath of the avalanche that struck the camp area following the devastating nepal earthquake earlier today. so many victims that need help on the ground in nepal. if you are looking to help and support those people affected by the devastating earthquake visit cnn.com/impact. christine. nick valencia thank you for that. nepal faces a difficult recovery. the total cost of reconstruction could top $5 billion. that s according to early analysis from ihs. that is 20% of the country s
patagonia and those are the kinds of places that inspired him. reporter: google executive dan fredinburg there to build a virtual tour to help the world see this great mountain. and from new jersey, base camp doctor marisa eve girawong. so many come here to marvel at and to conquer the world s highest mountain. tragically for so many, it has conquered them. hamish macdonald, abc news, london. and in the midst of tragedy, we are hearing some amazing stories of survival. chicago mother loretta land says her 52-year-old son andy was climbing mt. everest when the quake and avalanche struck. she s relieved but still worried about how they ll get down from where they re currently stranded. my concern is getting down the avalanches and the rock slides. and they have indicated several times that the structure of the mountain has changed. andy land is a hospice nurse in wisconsin and spent months
dead, three americans. marisa eve girawong from new jersey who served as a doctor at a base camp posting on facebook hours before passing day 28 on this arduous journey, snow is falling and my food cravings here are at an all time high. dan fredinburg a google engineer based in california was on a three week expedition to everest. here is where all the things we have. boots to gloves to booze. reporter: he shot this video in his tent just a week ago. his ex-girlfriend, actress sofia bush posting on instagram he was one of my favorite human beings on earth, he was one of the greatest loves of my life. top taplin from california also from california died while filming a documentary. his wife says this was never supposed to be a dangerous expedition. an earthquake was unfathomable to me.
she was in the process of getting her second degree masters degree in mountain medicine before she died. over the weekend, her employer took to facebook to deliver the grim news. it is with deep store row and profound grief we can confirm the loss of her everest base camp dr. marisa eve girawong. eve perished in the aftermath of the avalanche that struck the base camp area following the devastating nepal earthquake. many of you may be watching this at home and wondering how you can help. there are still many people unaccounted, very many victims that need your assistance. we re encouraging everyone to go to cnn.com/impact where you can hopefully make a difference. carol? nick valencia thanks so much. still to come in the newsroom, is there room for christians in today s democratic party? ted cruz doesn t think so. strong words, next. the average person will probably drink something that is acidic on a daily basis. those acids made over time wear the enamel.