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

It's more than a walk, it's more than a run...go vertical for a unique challenge!

CLEVELAND, OH (03/01/2015)(readMedia)-- The American Lung Association's fifth annual Fight For Air Climb Cleveland. The Fight For Air Climb Cleveland is a competitive stair climb held by the American Lung Association in Ohio. The event challenges participants to climb 42 Floors (804 steps) of the Terminal Tower in downtown Cleveland. More than 600 participants are expected to race up the Terminal Tower. The event's goal is to raise $155,000 for lung disease research, advocacy and education.

The event will also host its annual Firefighter Challenge. Firefighters will wear full gear weighing approximately 50 pounds during their vertical climb to the top of the Terminal Tower.

WHO: American Lung Association of the Midland States Novice and expert athletes of all ages are welcome to participate as individuals or on a team. Race, walk and first responders registration options are available. Information can be found on www.ClimbCleveland.org.
WHAT: The Fight For Air Climb Cleveland is a stair climb challenge to 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 you register for the Fight For Air Climb, you are representing nearly 1 million people in Northeast Ohio who suffer from some form of lung disease.

Check-in starts at 7:30 am and the first steps are taken at 9:30 am.

For more information, please visit www.ClimbCleveland.org or call 1-800-LUNG-USA.

WHEN: Saturday March 07, 2015 at 09:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Terminal Tower
50 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
NOTES: For interview and media partnership opportunities, please contact Patty Kaplan at 216-532-8203 or patty.kaplan@lung.org