Your chance to help!

On Sunday, November 9th, I will climb the Sears Tower step by step, as part of Go Vertical Chicago 2008, the longest indoor stair climb in the world.

I am climbing to raise funds for cancer research for all types of cancer, through an organization that funds the top young cancer scientists in the country, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

This is a unique event that only happens once a year. I have a personal goal to raise $500, so please visit my Go Vertical Web Page and click on the "Go Donate" button at the top of the page to make a donation that supports my climb.

If you would like to climb, please click "Register to Climb" located on the left navigation of my Go Vertical Web Page.

You can choose the amount you want to give, or sponsor me by step or by floor - or just make a general donation to the charity itself. All donations are gratefully received!

Thank you for your support.

About the charity:

Since 1946, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has supported innovative investigators who are finding new ways to beat cancer. It has invested more than $200 million in the most gifted young scientists across the nation, including many in the Chicago region. 11 of its scientists have won the Nobel Prize, and many have made critical discoveries leading to new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Comments

[Heather R]

I made a donation. Thanks for raising funds for cancer research. Good luck! I couldn't make it up 2 flights of stairs. :)

[jch]

so how exactly does one prepare to climb that many stairs?

[John Kearsing]

That's awesome Amanda! Do you get to take the elevator down?