Charlotte Residents Raise Nearly $100,000 at Fight For Air Climb

Earlier this month, more than 150 people participated in the American Lung Association in North Carolina’s Fight For Air Climb at Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights. The event raised nearly $100,000 to fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease and support the organization’s COVID-19 Action Initiative.

During the event, participants climbed more than 800 stairs throughout Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights. Special highlights of the morning included Chris Mulcahy, Meteorologist with WCNC, kicking off the festivities serving as the emcee while Cheryl Calhoun, Chair of the Board for the American Lung Association awarding every participant with a medal when they completed their climb.

“Once again, this event proved to be as moving as it was rewarding for all who participated, young and old alike,” said Kate Garofalo, Executive Director of North Carolina for the American Lung Association. “Thank you to all of our participants, volunteers, and sponsors who came together to make a difference in the lives of people facing lung disease, lung cancer, and COVID-19.”

In total, the Fight For Air Climb Charlotte resulted in:

• 150 registered participants;
• 30 teams; and
• $98,000 raised and counting!
• Link: 2023 Fight for Air Climb Charlotte Photos & Video

Funds raised from the Fight For Air Climb, support the mission of the American Lung Association and their efforts to defeat lung cancer, champion clean air, improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families, and to create a tobacco-free future.

Stay connected to the American Lung Association locally by following us on Facebook @AmericanLungAssociationNC or Instagram @americanlungassociationclt.

Thank you to all of our local sponsors including: Delta Dental, Carolinas Continue Care Hospital at Pineville, Nexcom, Fionix Consulting, CAPCO, CharlotteRadiology, and Boehringer Ingelheim.

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About the American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

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