They are "actually sending" it. But It's kinda ridiculous to call it one push when you have been on the wall for weeks and weeks and people are bringing you food and supplies. Cool climb, not so cool logistically.
It is basically invalid, only circumvented by technicalities. Plus, the two toughest pitches are supposedly traverses. That's sofukkinglame I don't really know why this is capturing the hearts of so many. Eediots.