News & Updates

Celebrate 15 years of the Fight for Air Climb -Buffalo with us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Seneca One Tower. Experience breathtaking views of Buffalo from the 37^th floor, in a setting perfect for a day filled with fun, challenge, camaraderie and change to lung health as we know it.

In honor of our 15-year milestone, we will be hosting a 15th anniversary kick-off to launch registration. Join us on Wednesday, October 9 from 5 PM to 7 PM at 42North @ The Flats (downtown on Main St) for an unforgettable evening.

We'll be honoring the top participants, teams, and sponsors who have made the past five years amazing.

Here’s what you can look forward to: One free pint, light appetizers, and live music by Letter to Elise.

Tickets are just $25 — and here’s the best part: if you’re climbing, that entire $25 will go directly to your personal fundraising page!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and get pumped up for the climb ahead. Grab your tickets now and let’s make this event one to remember!

Get your tickets for the kick-off event.

• Thursday, October 24 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)
  Beer Kind Brewing
  2765 Kenmore Ave
  Tonawanda, NY 14150
  
  $15 flights will get you one free pour and a slice of pizza, plus 100% of proceeds credited towards your fundraising page!
• Thursday, November 21 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)
  Big Ditch Brewing Co.
  55 E Huron St
  Buffalo, NY 14203
  
  Get two pints for $20 with 100% of proceeds credited towards your fundraising page!
• Wednesday, January 8 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)
  National Take the Stairs Day
  Seneca One Tower
  One Seneca St.
  Buffalo, NY 14203
  
  Stop by the lobby of Seneca One Tower, check in with Lung Association staff, and head to the stairs - it's that easy! Come hang out at our happy hour fundraiser after you climb! Once you have completed your practice climb, (or gotten out of work) join us at Buffalo Riverworks! Get two pints for $20 with 100% of proceeds credited towards your fundraising page!

  We can’t wait to see you there!

We will host practice climbs for registered participants to practice their climb AND for folks looking to test out their capabilities before registering. These events are free and open to the public.

Save the date for our 2025 event practice climbs:

• National Take the Stairs Day
  Wednesday, January 8
  4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Thursday, February 13
  4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Saturday, March 8
  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM