FAQ

You can register online by specifying your participation type. You can climb as a team, an individual, or join us as a volunteer. Then follow the prompts to complete your registration. Please feel free to reach out to event manager Mary Russo with any questions.

Online registration prices are as follows:

• $15 thru October 27
• $50 Day of Registration

Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to make the event, funds raised will support the American Lung Association’s mission. You may request to transfer your registration fee to the next event date, but please note that registration fees are non-refundable.

The Seneca One Tower has 796 steps. On average, it takes approximately 12 minutes to climb to the 37^th floor!

Yes! 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.

Please visit our News & Updates page for a full listing of our practice climbs.

Start times will be sent out on Wednesday, April 2 by 5:00 PM. You will receive an email link to the start times. Start times will also be posted to our News & Updates page and in our Buffalo Fight for Air Climb Facebook Group.

Please arrive no earlier than 8:00 AM, and no later than 30 minutes prior to your start time. Start times will be released on Wednesday, April 2, and will be emailed out and posted on our website. Arriving more than 30 minutes before your start time gives you time to check in, grab your event goodies, and warm up.

When you arrive at Seneca One Tower, please enter the building through any of the ground level doors. You will take the elevators or escalators up to the Lobby. Check in and registration will be located in the lobby area. Keep an eye out for signage to point you in the correct direction or come to one of our practice climbs to get the lay of the land!

Ample parking is available near the building. There is street parking available (tip: download the BuffaloRoam app for quick pay to park options). There is parking available in the underground garage (beneath Seneca One) accessible from Washington Street. There is also a connected parking ramp across Washington Street (enter at 50 Exchange Street).

If for some reason you cannot complete the climb, someone at the nearest water station can assist you.

The minimum fundraising requirement is $100 per person. Climbers have until event day to raise the money. and if, for some reason they haven't met the minimum they will be asked to pay it before participating.

The registration fee does not count toward the fundraising minimum. But don’t worry, we are here to help, and we have plenty of fundraising ideas and tips to get you started!

Yes! We are excited to bring back our Flights to New Heights fundraising events and other wrap around fundraising where participants can participate in a fun activity while raising funds for lung health and towards their fundraising minimum. Keep an eye out on our News & Updates page for more information!

Thanks to the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today, our fight is more important than ever, and 90 cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy.

Donations can be sent to the American Lung Association office:

Fight For Air Climb - Buffalo
c/o American Lung Association in NY
505 Ellicott St. #A35
Buffalo, NY 14203

If you are part of a team, please be sure to include your name and team name.

Many companies will offer to match an employee's contribution to a charitable organization. For questions regarding your company’s matching gift programs, please contact your employer’s HR department or community giving department.  You can also use our company search tool below to see if your employer offers a matching gift program, as well as find information on how to get started.

Climbing on a team is the best way to enjoy the event. The camaraderie of the shared endeavor is priceless, and it is way more fun reaching the top with friends and family cheering you on.

To form a team, choose Register as Team Captain. Make sure you have a team name in mind: honor a loved one, make it fun or name it after your business — the sky’s the limit!

After you register as a Team Captain, tell your team members to select Register as a Team Member and to search for your team name to join.

Team captains rally friends, family and co-workers to form a team to work together and fundraise for the Climb. Register as Team Captain today!

Yes! Local event managers are here to support Team Captains every step of the way. We also have several online tools for fundraising and team member recruitment. Visit our Fundraising page or contact your event manager.

No, the registration fee and fundraising minimum are per individual. There are no additional fees for creating a team.