Recent Lung Health News:
Hustle Up the Hancock 2009: REGISTER EARLY
Register early and guarantee a spot in one of the country's most popular stair climbs. Early registration for the annual Hustle Up the Hancock opens Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at 8AM. To be eligible for early registration participants must become a Lung Health Champion or participate in the Hustle Corporate Climb.
Lung Health Champions commit to raising at least $1,000 which benefits Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. In addition to early registration, Lung Health Champions also enjoy preferred start times, commemorative memorabilia and a personal fundraising coach.
New this year is the Hustle Corporate Climb, a friendly competition among Chicago's business community. Teams in the Hustle Corporate Climb receive 10 reserved climbing spots in the full climb as well as a no fuss, no wait registration process. All teams receive a recognition award for their participation in the event and will compete for awards honoring the fastest team and the team with the highest fundraising total.
The fee for participating in the Hustle Corporate Climb is $2,500 per team (individual registration fees of $110 per person also apply). Registration is now open and Hustle Corporate Climb team fee must be received by October 31, 2008 to guarantee team's reserved climb spaces.
General registration opens Monday, November 3rd at 8AM.
To learn more about Hustle registration, click here.
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One thousand Hike for Lung Health and raise over $125,000
Nearly 1,000 lung disease patients, families and friends trekked one or three miles to bring about change in lung health. Respiratory Health Association brought together 15 charity walk partners to present the 2nd Annual Hike for Lung Health on Sunday, September 21st. The Hike was held in two locations - Palatine's Deer Grove and Chicago's Montrose Harbor - and allowed those who couldn't physically participate become virtual hikers while tracking their mileage on their own.
"We had beautiful weather, a great turnout and dedicated hikers and volunteers," said RHAMC Special Events Manager, Stephanie Russell. "The hikers' enthusiasm for bettering the future of lung health was inspiring."
Through the generous donations of hikers and their supporters, RHAMC and our charity walk partners raised more than $125,000 - but that number is still rising! You can still help:
Walkers warmed up with CLTV’s Fit Today TV host C.C. Cowan’s energetic fitness routine and heard ABC7 weekend Anchor Ravi Bachwal share details of his father’s battle with lung disease. When they weren’t bouncing on the moon walk, children were awed at the dazzling acrobatics of the Jesse White Tumblers.
To learn more about Hike for Lung Health and the 15 charity walk partners and sponsors, click here.
