Go Vertical takes a fresh approach to event fundraising, by challenging participants to climb to new heights in the fight against cancer.

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Go Vertical Chicago is the world’s longest stair climb, to the top of the famous Sears Tower. The 2008 event took place on the morning of November 9th, starting first with elite stair climbers competing to try to break the record of 13:26 minutes set in 2005.

In past years, climbers as young as 6 years old and as old as 79 have participated, with some travelling from as far away as New Zealand. Some climb for the challenge, some are cancer survivors, and many climb in memory of those lost to cancer or in honor of those who have survived or are fighting the disease today.

Last year’s sold-out event raised more than $400,000. It received media attention from all the major networks, as well as print and online publications. Past years’ viewership has topped 13 million, with coverage from NBC National, CNN, NBC5 Chicago, CBS 2 Chicago and Fox Chicago, amongst others.

We are looking for new venues in other cities and welcome corporate sponsorship. Please contact Director of Special Events Kim Kubert on 212 455 0501 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

For more information on Go Vertical Chicago, visit the event website at www.goverticalchicago.org.