Detroit Spotlight

Team Captains, don’t miss our first open team captain’s meeting tomorrow, Thursday, January 13 at 6 pm at the ALA offices.  Call Jessie at (248) 784-2018 for directions.

Our next practice climb is scheduled for Thursday, January 27 at 6:30 pm at the Westin Book Cadillac.  To RSVP for the practice climb email Jessie at jjimenez@midlandlung.org

A big thank you to our newest returning climb sponsors, Henry Ford Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.  Both companies already have teams registered for the climb.  For details on how to get your company involved with the climb, contact us.

New for 2011- Firefighter Climb Challenge

Registered Firefighter teams will climb in full gear and awards tailored to this new competition.  For details on the Firefighter competition Click here or go to the First Responders link under Get Involved on the Detroit homepage.

Fundraising Challenge

The 2011 Fundraising contest is on the way!

It’s a race to the top, the first 10 people to raise $500 dollars during the contest will receive a Timex Ironman Training Watch.  Also, for every $100 you raise, you will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a $100 MasterCard Gift Card.  More details about the contest will be coming your way soon.

 Fight For Air Climb Webstore is now open!

Train in style, show climb pride, make friends and other gym goers jealous.  Long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, water bottles and car decals are available to buy online.  To order, visit the Official Climb Merchandise link on the climb website under Get Involved or Click here.

 Team Building Tip

Host a brown bag lunch. Send information to your co-workers via email letting them know you are hosting a brown bag lunch.  Everyone brings their lunch to the designated area (cafeteria/lunch room) and talks about climb, training, why you climb, etc. Have current team members join in to add their expertise.  You can invite your local climb manager come with materials and to answer questions too.

 Fundraising Tip

Reach your $100 fundraising minimum and beyond!  Email friends, family and co-workers.  Utilize Twitter and Facebook and ask your contacts to donate/sponsor your climb for only $5.  You will be shocked at how many people will respond and even donate more than $5 to your climb.  We’ve even written the email for you.  Just customize it to your liking and it’s ready to send.  Click here for the $5 fundraiser email.  Additional fundraising tip and tools can be found on the climb website under Get Involved.

Did you know?  Your $100 can help, 50 individuals quit smoking though the ALA’s Freedom From Smoking program online.

Training Tip

Track your training – It is important to track your climb training progress.  Track the activity, length of time and amount.  See where you’re going and what you need to focus on.  Click here to download a training progress chart and complete Stairclimb training guide.