Climb For A Cure | Climbing Aconcagua to Cure Lymphoma

Climbing to cure lymphoma

In January 2008, a team of two climbers summited
Mount Aconcagua, in Argentina, to raise money for
the Lymphoma Research Foundation and increase
awareness of lymphoma and other life threatening
diseases.

Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western
Hemisphere, at 22,841 feet, and is one of the
"Seven Summits" (the highest peaks on each of the
seven continents).

All expenses for the climbing expedition have been
funded by the climbers themselves. All of your
generous donation goes directly to the Lymphoma
Research Foundation. Over $2000 has been
raised for the LRF to date, and we will continue
collecting donations in conjunction with this climb
through mid-February. Thank you!

Aconcagua Climbers Log: Follow the team's climb with daily updates

Entry for January 12, 2008

THEY MADE IT TO THE TOP!!!

After a 10 hour climb they made it from camp 2 to the summit. They spent about 45 minutes on top and headed down. The trip down only took about 4 and 1/2 hours. Jeff was beat and his toes were hurting him. They had beautiful weather today. Tonight the clouds were rolling in down at camp 2. They will start to head back down the mountain tomorrow. They arent sure how far they will get. I will let you all know more when I know more!

cya,

Tammy

2008-01-12 23:44:12 GMT

Comments (7 total)

Author:Anonymous

GREAT JOB!!-- I have been checking the web all afternoon. YOU GUYS ROCK!

Get down safe now...
--Dwight Holland

2008-01-13 00:27:51 GMT

Author:Anonymous

SWEET!!! Awesome job guys! I can't wait to see the pictures from the summit. I will call Dad and make sure he got the good news. Stay safe coming back down and I look forward to talking to you soon and hearing all about the climb.

--Jimmy Armentrout (Jeff's bro)

2008-01-13 04:05:37 GMT

Author:Anonymous

What an inspiration! We are soaring high right along with you.
--Tom Armentrout (Jeff's Uncle)

2008-01-13 17:07:32 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Congrats Gents....we knew you could do it....
--Mike M.

2008-01-14 15:51:34 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Congratulations guys - awesome accomplishment!!!!

Hope the journey down and home is a safe one!
--Scott Clark

2008-01-14 15:54:13 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Congratulations!
--Marion
<mailto:mswan@lymphoma.org>

2008-01-14 19:24:15 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Congrats guys!!! Please have a safe trip down and a safe trip back to the states. Terri and I send out thought and prayers.
--Dutch Deitz
<mailto:wdeitz@sfcs.com>

2008-01-15 21:05:55 GMT