Climb. Conquer. Cure.

69 Flights I 1,356 Steps I 788 Ft. Vertical Elevation

It's that time of year again and will be the 7th year I climb the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle.  This is a great fundraiser I am happy to participate in which is hosted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).  The climb itself is very challenging, but nothing as hard as fighting cancer.   Virtually all of us have lost someone we love to cancer and each year that passes we get closer to finding a cure.  This year I climb in memory of Richard Hoage.  Richard was a dear friend of mine who valiantly fought but ultimately lost his battle with cancer this past summer.  Please consider donating so we can get closer to a cure! 

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.