Climbing for the Cure

Michael Henderson practicing for the Stair Climb – Click for larger image – Sheila Harley photo

Sheila Harley from the Fire Department sent this notice over for you…

• 69 Flights
• 1,311 Steps
• 788 ft. of Vertical Elevation
• Climb
• Conquer
• Cure

Once again, the firefighters of San Juan Island Fire Rescue will participate in the Scott Firefighter Stair Climb on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Firefighters Michael Henderson and Mark Wagner will participate in the climb. Ronald and Bonnie Stanger and Carolyn Hudson will serve as support volunteers.

What is the Scott Firefighter Stair Climb?

The Scott Firefighter Stair Climb is a timed race up the stairs at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. The participants wear full fire gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus, which totals around 65 lbs! Although this is a challenging event, it pales in comparison to the challenges of blood cancer patients.

All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society which is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the qualify of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more then $550 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

San Juan Island Fire Rescue firefighters will be doing the stair stepper at Friday Harbor Market Place on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and cheer them on and contribute to this most worthy cause and Thank You very much for your generosity!

If you would care to donate online, go to this link  and donate directly to Henderson and/or Wagner for San Juan island Fire Rescue.

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