His organization brings abused and bullied children and people with disabilities to a magical place where they can safely experience the wonder of nature. The entire experience is about safety and equipment, teamwork, and most importantly, having fun. John-san and the tree climbers don't use spikes and their harness and ropes do not harm the tree in any way. John-san says that he can't go more than a few days without climbing into a tree. He makes it very clear why he is so passionate about this activity.
Tree climbing is unique, it is a living world.
Unlike a rock, it grows and changes every year. Every tree is different, like a person's fingerprints. It is the therapeutic properties of tree climbing that John-san promotes most often. Being in a wheelchair, she was used to people looking down at her. Almost everyone is taller when you are sitting down.