Climb-Up Countdown: Are you ready for 103 Floors?
Posted on Monday, September 26th, 2011 at 8:52 pm.
Posted by CHICKAGO
Are you ready to climb your way for charity? Well we are!
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s (RIC), SkyRise Chicago 2011 is taking place on November 6, 2011 at the Willis Tower, so our Chickagoans are kickin’ their StairMasters in high gear getting prepped for the climb heard round the world. As the tallest indoor stair climb on the planet, it’s certainly a challenging event for a great cause — and one heck of a workout!
SkyRise Chicago has been a huge success, raising over $1 million for RIC in 2010. Going into its third year, they’re hoping to make it bigger and better than ever. Chicago has so much to offer, and this event is one not to miss. As the tallest building in the United States, the Willis Tower is an established landmark in Chicago, making it the perfect backdrop for this exclusive, internationally-renown event. We’re encouraging all Chickagoans to become part of the premier fitness event of the year.
Feeling inspired to climb? Get up, active and help the community for an amazing cause!
See you there ladies!
Peace, love + rockin’ health,
Chickagoan
WHAT:
SkyRise Chicago is the planet’s tallest indoor stair climb benefiting the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Not only can individuals and teams soar 103 floors up Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, there is also the option to hand-cycle the equivalent distance and elevation. Last year, SkyRise Chicago raised more than $1,000,000 to support the world-class rehabilitation care and cutting-edge research at RIC, ranked the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America.
WHO:
Approximately 2,500 stair climbers will ascend 103 floors or 2,109 steps of Willis Tower, to reach a breathtaking finish line experience from the iconic Skydeck Chicago, offering panoramic views of the city and featuring the glass-floored balconies of The Ledge, 1,353 feet outside the building. Nearly 40 hand-cyclists will use mathematically calibrated stationary hand-cycles. Last year drew more than 2,500 participants from 39 states and six countries.
REGISTRATION & PRIZES:
The registration fee for SkyRise Chicago is $50, plus a $100 individual fundraising minimum ($2,000 minimum for teams.) Participants receive SkyRise Chicago T-shirt, swag bag, finisher’s medal and after-race refreshments. Fantastic prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers. Pre-Registration Deadline is October 1, 2011.
WHERE:
Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
WHEN:
Sunday, November 6, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
