🎗 **Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer!** 🎗

Dear Friends and Supporters,

I am thrilled to announce that this will be my 9th year participating in the Seattle Firefighter Stairclimb to help raise funds for the  Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)  to support their vital mission of funding cancer research and patient services. This cause is incredibly close to my heart, and I am honored to dedicate this fundraiser to the memory of Don Waller, our beloved friend and fire Chief. 

Cancer is a relentless adversary, affecting millions of lives around the world each year. It knows no boundaries and can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. But together, we have the power to make a difference. By supporting organizations like LLS, we can fund groundbreaking research that leads to new treatments and, ultimately, cures for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.

But our mission doesn't stop there. LLS also provides invaluable support services to patients and their families, offering hope, guidance, and resources throughout their cancer journey. From financial assistance to emotional support programs, LLS is there every step of the way, ensuring that no one faces cancer alone.

Your generosity can truly change lives. Every dollar donated brings us one step closer to a world without blood cancers, where families can thrive without the fear of cancer's devastating impact. Together, we can honor the memory of those we've lost, celebrate the survivors, and give hope to those still fighting.

Please consider making a donation today and joining us in the fight against cancer. Your support means more than words can express, and together, we can make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

Thank you for your kindness, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to this important cause.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Tiago Pacheco

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, volunteer, or retired firefighters who will climb up the second tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi in full turnout gear, weighing over 60 pounds, while on-air. Throughout this grueling course, 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 $22 million thus far.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and sincere generosity in this cause worth climbing for.