Thomas O’Connell to climb Mt. Aconcagua

Mr. Thomas O’Connell, a private citizen, is climbing Mt. Aconcagua the highest mountain in the Americas starting this November, to raise money for a Holiday/Christmas Parties for the wounded heroes at Booke Army Medical Center and Walter Reed and their children.

The money will be used for catering, holiday decor for: family room, nurses’ lounges, patients rooms, new toys and video games for use by all BAMC & WRAMC wounded troops and their children. Gift bags will be distributed by Santa Claus. Any additional dollars will provide emergency financial aid for wounded heroes and their family members as well as emotional support outings.

“I’ve been blessed to live in the greatest country in the world and I have the opportunity to do amazing things, like climb Mt. Aconcagua,” said O’Connell, of the climb scheduled for Nov. 28 through Dec. 17. “Many brave, selfless and wonderful men and women have sacrificed, literally, everything to allow the freedom and ability to do these things. I just want to show them my gratitude and say thank you for all you do in some meaningful way.”

Read more about Thomas O’Connell and his climb here.