Overwatch x Rescue Partners with ROMP, Sponsoring Two Adaptive Athletes for Cotopaxi Climb

Inspired by a personal journey with limb loss, the sponsorship provides safety and financial support for two adaptive athletes participating in ROMP's largest annual fundraiser: the 19,347-foot Cotopaxi climb.

MIAMI, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Overwatch x Rescue™ (OxR), an emergency SOS subscription service by FocusPoint International, a global leader in critical incident management coordinating 15,000 rescues annually, today announced a sponsorship to the Range of Motion Project (ROMP), a nonprofit providing high-quality prosthetic care to undeserved people. The sponsorship will support two adaptive athletes by providing financial and safety support for the 2025 "Climbing for ROMP" campaign, a challenging ascent of Ecuador's 19,347-foot Cotopaxi volcano.

A personal experience with limb loss motivated the partnership for Greg Pearson, founder and CEO of FocusPoint International.

"After my son Zack lost his leg, I learned that mobility isn't just physical, it's hope," said Greg Pearson, founder and CEO of FocusPoint International. "Supporting ROMP means helping others reclaim that hope and believe in what's possible again."

The "Climbing for ROMP" project is more than an expedition; it is a powerful symbol for the opportunity to overcome loss and adversity. For the two sponsored patient-athletes, Nurban Agustín of Guatemala and Aaron Morales of Ecuador, this climb represents a monumental step in their personal journeys.

"For me, this is a dream," said Nurban Agustín, a ROMP adaptive athlete and muralist. "By climbing mountains and volcanoes, I realize that there are no limits. I want to show people that everything is in your mind and that you can be the same person after an amputation."

"This sponsorship provides a solid foundation to face this great challenge," said Aaron Morales, a ROMP adaptive athlete and track and field athlete. "It's more than financial support; it's a real safety net that ensures our well-being. I am truly excited to climb Cotopaxi with this group of expert climbers and to motivate other people, with or without disabilities, to achieve their own goals step-by-step. It shows that you can regain mobility and move forward in life, just like I have."

The expedition, scheduled for Oct. 5-10, will be led by veteran mountaineer, filmmaker, and ROMP coordinator, Santino Martirano, whose own involvement with ROMP has given his climbs a deeper purpose.

"Mountaineering may seem like an individualistic sport, but the second we land in Quito, we're there for something much bigger than any one of us," said Santino Martirano, ROMP coordinator. "We know that every step taken on Cotopaxi helps provide someone with the mobility to climb their own mountain, whether that's going back to work, picking up their children from school, or simply regaining their independence."

The "Climbing for ROMP" campaign is ROMP's largest annual fundraiser. To date, the organization has delivered over 6,000 prostheses in Guatemala and Ecuador and currently has more than 1,000 patients on its waitlist for care. This year's climb aims to help raise the $2 million necessary to meet this demand.

"I envision a world where immobility is a thing of the past, like surgery without anesthesia," said Jonathan Naber, executive director of ROMP. "Partners like Overwatch x Rescue are critical for ROMP as we take these major leaps forward."

ROMP's mission to provide prosthetic care to underserved communities often requires its staff to travel to remote locations in Ecuador and Guatemala. For this reason, Overwatch x Rescue is providing its emergency assistance plans to the 20-person climbing team for the Cotopaxi expedition and to ROMP's 36 global staff members. This ensures every person involved can focus on their mission with confidence, knowing a professional emergency response team is standing by if they ever need assistance.

"Giving adventurers the tools and confidence to be more comfortable outside their comfort zone is the core of OxR's mission," said Peter Martin, executive chairman of FocusPoint International. "We believe that opportunity should be accessible to everyone, of all abilities, which is why we are honored to support these athletes on their transformative journey."

To support the athletes and help provide high-quality prosthetic care to the thousands of patients ROMP serves, please visit: rompglobal.org

About Overwatch x Rescue 

Overwatch x Rescue™ (OxR) is an SOS subscription service designed for outdoor enthusiasts seeking confidence and peace of mind while exploring. Offering 24/7 live rescue coordination, OxR minimizes—and often eliminates—the financial and logistical stress of rescue operations beyond traditional mobile network coverage, ensuring coverage no matter where the adventure leads.

The Overwatch x Rescue plan provides unmatched flexibility, with no altitude, or activity restrictions, ensuring full coverage of coordinated emergency services. OxR's team of highly trained experts is always prepared to coordinate  everything from search and rescue operations to medical evacuations, allowing adventurers to focus on their journey—not the risks.

With over 15,000 rescues coordinated in more than 220+ countries and territories, Overwatch x Rescue has saved adventurers millions in medical and rescue costs. Backed by veteran leadership, an unwavering commitment to safety, and strategic partnerships with satellite technology innovators and the global response apparatus responsible for carrying out rescues,  Overwatch x Rescue delivers seamless, reliable support—empowering adventurers to explore with confidence and peace of mind.

For more information, visit www.overwatchxrescue.com or follow us on social media @overwatchxrescue

About the Range of Motion Project (ROMP)

ROMP's Mission is to ensure access to high-quality prosthetic care for underserved people, improving their mobility and independence. Millions of people worldwide are left immobile by an amputation because they don't have access to prosthetic care. ROMP is leading a global fight to make the lack of a prosthesis a footnote in history, like surgery without anesthesia.

Our clinics in Guatemala and Ecuador provide life-changing prosthetic care and community-based rehabilitation to hundreds of patients each year. On top of providing care, we are taking this fight to the global level by educating rising clinicians, researching best practices, and advocating with decision-makers. Together we can make immobility a thing of the past.

For more information, visit www.rompglobal.org

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SOURCE FocusPoint International, Inc.