Climb. Conquer. Cure.

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

This will be my third time participating in the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This is another opportunity to bring awareness and raise funds for blood cancer research.

My Mother-in-law was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2022 and died 8 months later after bone marrow transplant complications. Our family has been hit hard by blood cancer and that is why both my wife and I climb. Your support is greatly appreciated and your donations directly benefit LLS.

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.