ROMP Holds Climbing Event to Raise Funds for Prosthetics

A graduate of Miami University and the prosthetics and orthotics certificate programs at Northwestern University, Paul Leimkuehler has spent nearly a decade in various positions in the orthotics and prosthetics field. Outside of his professional life, Paul Leimkuehler has given back to the community through his work with health care-related nonprofit groups such as the Range of Motion Project (ROMP).

Dedicated to eliminating ambulatory disabilities, ROMP offers orthotic braces and prosthetic limbs to individuals who do not have access to such medical devices. The organization implements a multi-pronged approach to fulfilling its mission that includes device distribution channels, local investment strategies, and advocacy outreach. To raise funds for its programs, ROMP hosts a range of annual events.

In July of 2015, ROMP held the inaugural Climbing for ROMP fundraiser. Hundreds of mountain climbers from countries around the world scaled local peaks to raise money for the organization. The global event’s showcase climb was at the Cayambe peak in Ecuador, which featured a team of 16 amputees and able-bodied participants. The group’s ascent highlighted the importance of mobility, the value of prosthetic care, and the need for legislation that protects individuals who require orthotics and prosthetics.