Date of event February 26, 2012
Location of event Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel

What:                   

The 11^th Annual BC Lung Association’s Stairclimb for Clean Air

Who:                    

500+ Climbers, firefighters, volunteers and the Global BC TV Morning News Team

When:                 

February 26^th, 2012 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Where:                

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel in downtown Vancouver

Why:                    

To help raise much-needed funds for lung health research, education and advocacy.

Summary:          

It’s no walk in the park – it’s 48 sky-scraping storeys up one of the city’s tallest staircases! You can ascend at your own pace, or race to set a record – your choice. Each year hundreds of participants join local firefighters (in full fire-fighting gear) to put their legs and lungs to the test. So kick your new year’s fitness resolutions into high gear and come out for the 11^th annual BC Lung Association Stairclimb for Clean Air! All proceeds support vital lung health research, education and advocacy.

How:      

To register, donate, or learn more visit www.stairclimb.ca, or call 604.731.5864/1.800.665.5864. Check out our blog, 739 Steps (http://739steps.wordpress.com/) for updates and training tips, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Stairclimb) and follow us on Twitter (@stairclimbvan)!