American Lung Association in Ohio is looking for challengers to take on the Terminal Tower

CLEVELAND, OH (03/01/2016)(readMedia)-- It's more than a walk, it's more than a run... go vertical for a unique challenge! The American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb offers a unique opportunity for participants to help put an end to lung disease while racing to the top of the Terminal Tower. Walk-on registration is welcome! Visit www.ClimbCleveland.org for more info.

WHO:

Novice and expert athletes of all ages are welcome to participate as individuals or on a team. Information can be found on www.ClimbCleveland.org. Walk-On Registration is available at the event. A registration fee of $40 and a minimum fundraising fee of $100 (total $140) must be paid in order to climb.

WHAT:

 The Fight For Air Climb is a competitive stair climb held by the American Lung Association in Ohio. The event challenges participants to climb 42 floors (802 stairs) of Cleveland's second tallest building, the Terminal Tower. Participants help increase awareness and raise money for the American Lung Association’s fight against lung disease. Individuals and teams will climb to help fund lung health research, education and advocacy.

WHEN: Saturday March 05, 2016 at 08:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Terminal Tower
50 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
NOTES:

Press is welcome on the day of the event for interviews with participants and staff. Planned schedule is as follows:

8:00 AM: Check-in and walk-on registration opens - Walk-on registration is $40 plus the $100 minimum.

8:45 AM: Welcome announcements

9:30 AM: Competitive and Climb at Your Own Pace Climbs Begin

11:00 AM: Firefighter and First Responder welcome

11:00 AM: Firefighter and First Responder Climb Begins

12:30 PM: Climb Complete

* Schedule subject to change