I read a really nice story this week about the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle, which is an annual event to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Firefighters from around the country, some even come from around the world, participate in this terrific event for a very worthy cause. The fire personnel dress up in full firefighting gear, including breathing equipment, and climb 69 flights, 1,311 stairs in total. At the end of the climb, that extra oxygen from the breathing equipment may turn out to come in handy. People who wish to support this event can sponsor individual firefighters or companies.
In each of the past two years, the firefighter team from Boise Idaho has raised the most money. Since 2009, they have raised over $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. With each team trying to raise the most money, and, of course, trying to beat all the others in the race, an element of friendly competition is added to this great event.
The benefit in the stairclimb is in more than just the money that is raised. For the firefighters who participate, it also means an essential bonding opportunity with the people they work with and with others in their profession from around the country. It also turns out to be essential exercise and training. The Scott Firefighter Stairclimb is really a win-win any way you look at it. I wish all of the participants the best of luck, and hope their efforts are rewarded by sponsorship and generous donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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