
Thibodaux Fire Department
69 Flights I 1,356 Steps I 788 Ft. Vertical Elevation
Climb. Conquer. Cure.
Hello!
Our fire department will be participating in the 28th annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
on Sunday, March 10th in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
(LLS). Before we ascend the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle, WA, we will be raising funds throughout the season in the name of funding and
finding a cure. Please consider making a donation to not only help me
achieve our personal fundraising goal, but to benefit patients and their
families everywhere.
What is the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb?
The
LLS Firefighter Stairclimb is the world's largest on-air stair climb
competition, and annual fundraiser held at the tallest building in town,
the Columbia Center. All 2,000 participants are career or volunteer
firefighters who will climb up the second tallest skyscraper west of the
Mississippi in full turnout gear, weighing over 50 pounds, while
on-air. Throughout the 69 flights of stairs, 1,356 steps, and 788 ft. of
vertical elevation gain, we all remember that every step forward is
representative of moving closer to a cure. Although this is an extreme
test of physical endurance, it pales in comparison to what blood cancer
patients endure. All proceeds raised directly benefit The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society, and since its inception in 1991, this event has
raised over $17 million thus far.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and sincere generosity. We climb because beating cancer is in our blood.