FAQ

If you have questions about Fight For Air Climb - Atlanta, here's everything you need to know.

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General

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 Brooke Cowen with any questions.

Online registration prices are as follows:

  • Standard registration fee - $35
  • Day of event registration - $50

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 support another participant on their fundraising page, but please note that registration fees are non-refundable.

Promenande Tower has approximately 880 steps.

The average time to climb the Promenade Tower is 12:42 minutes for non-Firefighters and 10:45 for Firefighters/First Responders.

Registration and check in opens at 7:00 AM (ET). All non-Firefighter (including First Responders) climbers should be checked in by 8:00 AM (ET), and all Firefighter Climbers should be checked in by 9:30 AM (ET).

Proceed to the designated registration area on 15th Street in front of building to check in and receive your bib number and turn in any last-minute fundraising. Champions Club members (raised $500+) should go to Champions Club tent to check in.

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

Fundraising

The minimum fundraising requirement is $100 per person. Climbers have until event day to raise the money. To be able to participate and receive a t-shirt, climbers who have not met the $100 minimum by event day will be asked to pay the difference.

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!

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 - Atlanta
c/o American Lung Association in GA
PO Box 2681
Kennesaw, GA 30156

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.

 

You can order a limited edition Fight For Air Climb alumni t-shirt, tank or long sleeve when you register. 

Teams

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.

If you have other questions, please contact our Special Events staff.