The Fight For Air Climb is about the challenge of stair-climbing. And Quarles is excited to launch a team for the 2024 climb and to raise funds for the American Lung Association in Illinois to battle lung cancer and diseases. Kirsten is from Naperville so always enjoys visiting Chicago.

This challenging and fun event allows Kirsten and I to help raise funds for better options, results, research, quality of life, and ultimately a cure for people battling lung diseases. Though I never met her, I’ve learned that Maddie was a wonder, a joy, a beautiful little soul who looked just like Kirsten. And Maddie was a medically fragile little girl who died at 34 months of age after battling the devastating lung disease Pulmonary Hypertension for almost 3 years. 

I have ambitious goals for the Quarles Climbers for Maddie team: 100 climbers and $10,000 raised. And I believe that this amount is doable because we have so many family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and clients climb with us either virtually or in-person, including grandmothers and toddlers. 

To help support our efforts and to change lives, please (i) join our team as virtual or in-person climbers, or (ii) support our efforts by clicking on the Donate button. Any amount is appreciated and moves us closer to our goal. 

Thanks so much! We appreciate your support of lifesaving research, education and advocacy on behalf of the nearly 37 million Americans with lung disease.