When

April 7, 20248:00 AM (CT)

Where

Downtown Des MoinesDes Moines, IA view on map

Contact

Heather JohnsonHeather.Johnson@Lung.org515-802-3195

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Join us for the 21st Annual Fight For Air Climb in Downtown Des Moines!

Our Fight For Air Climb is designed for every type of climber, from beginners to competitive climbers.

How you climb is up to you: race to the top or take it at your own speed.

Assemble your crew: for the best Climb experience, form a team of friends and family, coworkers or neighbors.

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We're taking the Fight For Air Climb to Downtown Des Moines.

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Interested in being a part of one of our Fight For Air Climb Challenges or bringing home a Travelling Trophy? Read our Challenge Guidelines, linked below:

Want to be involved but not ready to climb? Consider volunteering on event day! Sign up to Volunteer here. Silver cord students, groups volunteering together, and families are welcome.

Start Times will be posted here on Wednesday, April 3rd at Noon. If you have specific start time requests, please email them to Heather.Johnson@Lung.org and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Where you'll be climbing

The 2024 Fight For Air Climb Des Moines, presented by EMC Insurance Companies will once again be a four building climb in the following Downtown Des Moines buildings:

  • EMC Insurance Companies | 15 Floors | 371 Steps
  • The Financial Center | 22 Floors | 464 Steps
  • Hub Tower | 16 Floors | 324 Steps
  • Ruan | 32 Floors | 637 Steps
  • Total of 85 Floors and 1,796 Steps

Space on the stairs is limited, so save your spot and register today.

Registration Fees:
$25 THRU JAN 31
$35 FEB 1 - APR 7

Please note there is a $100 fundraising minimum for all climbers to participate at Downtown Des Moines on April 7, 2024

 

Do Good, Feel Great

  • You are supporting people with lung disease who are fighting for every breath.
  • You are stepping up for clean air across the country and in your community.
  • You are doing something positive for yourself and for people in need.
 

Health Benefits

  • Improves balance and coordination.
  • Strengthens more major muscles, including your glutes… you’re welcome!
  • Consistent stair climbing as a daily activity helps lower mortality risk.
 

What You Get

  • Every climber receives an official Fight For Air Climb t-shirt.
  • A sense of accomplishment in a supportive, celebratory atmosphere.
  • A safe, enjoyable event experience with a complimentary pick-me-up snack and water.

Together We've Raised…

  • Raised:

    Goal: $293,500.00

Top Participants

    1. Milestone Personal Gift Denise Waddingham - $4,155.00
    2. Milestone Kyla Routson - $2,705.00
    3. Milestone Maria Steele - $2,219.26
    4. Milestone Personal Gift Thomas Gross - $1,700.00
    5. Milestone Personal Gift Brooks Reynolds - $1,030.00
    6. Amber Lenhardt - $1,000.00
    7. Milestone Personal Gift Dominique Zelman - $955.00
    8. Milestone Matt Glenn - $930.00
    9. Milestone Personal Gift Kevin Palmer - $925.00
    10. Milestone Personal Gift Jeanie McCarville Kerber - $905.25


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    Top Teams

      1. Team Marcia, Marcia, Marcia - $6,930.00
      2. EMCares - $6,012.02
      3. Kevin's Krazy Klimbing Krew - $3,711.00
      4. Holmes Murphy Climb Crushers - $3,581.36
      5. Team Steele - $3,424.25
      6. Climbing for Jerry - $3,055.00
      7. Team DMACC - $2,977.13
      8. IA Lung Leaders - $2,770.00
      9. Team 23:10 - $2,359.53
      10. Burning Lungs - $2,241.17

      Why We Need You in the Fight

      In March of 2020, the American Lung Association launched a $25 million initiative to end COVID-19 and defend against future respiratory virus pandemics. At the same time, we're continuing our advocacy work to support clean air and redoubling our long-term commitments to lifesaving research.

      Over the last 12 years, the Climbers have raised more than $71 million to support the mission of the American Lung Association.

      Join us. Because Every Step Counts and every step makes a difference.

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      Thank You to Our Local Sponsors

      Presenting Sponsor

      EMC Insurance Companies

      Event Sponsors

      The Iowa Clinic
      Farm Bureau Financial Services Scheels MercyOne Community Choice Credit Union Brown Winick Van Meter Sammons Financial Merck Genetech
      Immanuel Pathways Above + Beyond Cancer Scott Insurance Services PhRMA Greater Iowa Credit Union Delta Dental Holmes Murphy HyVee Broadlawns Medical Center KPMG Polk County
      YMCA Greater Des Moines EMC Insurance Companies Lawmark Ruan

      National Sponsors

      National Climb Partner for Healthy Air

      Aprilaire

      Become a Sponsor

      National Corporate Team Partner

      Kindred Hospitals

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