Fight for Air Climb to be held at Principal Park on May 15 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:10 AM The American Lung Association in Iowa recently announced that it will host an outdoor version of its Fight for Air Climb, presented by EMC Insurance Cos., on May 15. This year marks the 18th annual event and the first time the climb normally held in the stairwells of four downtown Des Moines high-rise buildings will be held instead at Principal Park for the safety of all. The organization is also offering a “Climb Your Way” option for those who can’t make it to the physical event. “Without missing a beat, we are headed outdoors, onward and upward for our legacy Fight for Air Climb event,” said Micki Sandquist, the association’s executive director. Money raised at the Fight for Air Climb will fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung cancer and lung disease, as well as support the Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiativ, a $25 millio
Fighting lung disease one step at a time
Elizabeth Fry reports.
TAMPA, Fla. - Fighting lung disease is no small feat. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many have witnessed that battle firsthand. There’s a lot of folks here who have been touched by lung cancer and COVID-19 where they’ve lost folks, said Beth Socoski, the board chair for the American Lung Association.
The 16th Annual Fight for Air Climb with the American Lung Association took place Sunday. While it wasn’t held in the usual stairwell of the towering Bank of America building downtown Tampa, the steps inside Raymond James Stadium were still a challenge of their own.
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This week brings the belly-busting comedy of Brian Regan and huffing and puffing with the Fight for Air Climb.
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Dressed in full uniform, firefighters are pictured after a previous American Lung Association Fight for Air stair climb. This year, the climb moves to the open air stairwells of Raymond James Stadium.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. The American Lung Association in Western New York is back with its annual Fight for Air Climb Buffalo; and this year, it will be outside at Highmark Stadium.
Participants will climb about 620 steps of the stadium, and it s all for a good cause.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year, organizers are offering both outdoor and virtual options to allow anyone to participate in this year s event. The 2021 climb is aiming to raise $120,000 for research, advocacy and education.
So far, according to the organization s website, more than $59,500 has been raised. The money raised through the Fight for Air Climb Buffalo will fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung cancer and lung disease, as well as support the Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative.
Team Keegan competes in Fight for Air Climb at Great American Ball Park
Team Keegan will compete in the Fight for Air Climb at GABP By Ashley Smith | March 10, 2021 at 5:05 PM EST - Updated March 10 at 5:07 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Fight for Air Climb is the biggest annual fundraiser for the American Lung Association.
As with many things during the pandemic, it has changed this year. Usually, the Fight for Air Climb is held at Carew Tower where participants climb all the steps.
This year the event is going outside to Great American Ball Park.
Team Keegan is hoping to defend their title as top team! More than that, they’re hoping to raise much-needed funds for lung disease.