Read the passage and find the corresponding person for the given pronoun. The word between ** ** is the target pronoun.
Q: This device allowed him to continue his racing career in the Barber Pro Series, Grand American Road Racing Championship, and eventually enter the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2009. Kurt has worked with various charities and organizations to raise awareness and donations for childhood cancer. Since overcoming **his** illness, Kurt has teamed with Paul Newman 's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and One Lap of America for fundraising events.
A:
Kurt