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FAQ
How can I register?
Online Registration will open on August 9, 2010 and will close on Monday, January 31, 2011. You WILL NOT be able to register ONLINE after January 31st. Please call Heather Julin-Pittman at the ALAF office (904)520-7123 to register over the phone. You will also be able to register at the Registration Table on the event day.
What does it cost?
$25 Registration Fee
$100 Fundraising Minimum REQUIRED to participate. We encourage each participant to try to raise more than the $100 minimum!!
How many floors and steps does the Bank of America Tower have?
42 Floors and 838 steps
Will I get a timing chip?
Your timing chip will be assigned to you the day of the event. It is important that you get to the Bank of America Tower at least 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR START TIME. This allows you enough time to warm-up, get your chip and get in line. Timing chips will be available and distributed at the start line. Timing Line monitors will assist you at the START Line. Participants will be grouped in 15 minute "wave" times and will cross the start line every 10-20 seconds. You MUST make sure your timing chip beeps when you cross the START line and again when you cross the FINISH line. This is the only way to ensure that your time is being recorded. Please note ALTAVISTA will be the timing company.
Where is the START line?
The START line will be located at the stairwell entrance across from the Bank of America inside the building.
Should I bring water?
Water stations will be located in strategic places i.e. start/finish line, ground floor, etc. Please keep hydrated before, during and after the event.
Where are the bathrooms?
On the day of the event there will appropriate signage for locations of the bathrooms.
Stairwell Etiquette
There will be medical volunteers and security on designated stairwells for your safety and convenience. If you notice that you are "faster" than other participants, please PASS TO THE INSIDE near the railing. Slower climbers need to stay to the OUTSIDE and allow faster climbers to pass.
Will I get a medal when I finish the climb?
All participants crossing the finish line receive a medal. If there is a problem with your medal, please report to the Registration Table in the designated area. Leave your name and information with the Registration Table attendees and we will be sure to get a medal shipped out to you.
Are trophies given?
Trophies and certificates will be awarded during the Winners Circle Ceremony after all participants have climbed and the results have been tallied. Please refer to the "Event Information" tab on the Homepage.
Where can I turn in my donations?
All donations not previously turned in may be brought to the "Registration Table" on the day of the event. They can also be mailed to:
American Lung Association of Florida
Attn: FIGHT FOR AIR Climb Jacksonville
6852 Belfort Oaks Place
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Personal Belongings
The American Lung Association of Florida will not be responsible for any items that are lost.
When and where will the results be posted?
Official results will be available periodically during the climb at the Race Results area outside the building near the Memory and Honor Wall and will be on the website (www.fightforairclimbe.org) BY NOON on Sunday, February 6, 2011.
How do my donations help?
With the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association in Florida saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today, our fight is more important than ever. Eighty-one cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy. Click here to learn more about how your donation helps.
What is Fight for Air Climb?
Fight for Air Climbs are unique fundraising events for the American Lung Association. They usually happen in prominent skyscrapers, stadiums or arenas and involve climbing multiple steps. Sometimes called a "vertical road race", teams and individual participants can use the event as a fitness target, as a race, with you challenging yourself or you racing against other people, or as a great way to be active and meet new friends. We know a lot about lung disease, but there is so much we don't know. Your participation will raise the funds necessary to provide life saving education, research and advocacy so we can beat lung disease and soon find a cure.
Where should I park?
Parking with be available in the Forsyth Parking Garage and at parking meters. Parking is free on the weekends.
What is a team captain?
Being a team captain is easy. Captains gather together a few friends or family members and encourage them to participate in the event together. Each team captain helps to coordinate the online registration of these friends as well as setting a goal for the team overall. Team Captains should encourage their participants to personalize their fundraising pages, send e-mails to other friends and family, hit their overall goals, show up to the event and have a great time. Some team captains organize gatherings before or after the climb for their team members, but this is not required. Sometimes the team captain serves as a representative at the annual event kickoff luncheon. In short, we need help to rally the troops and the best people for the job are always our team captains.
How do I sign up?
You can register online by clicking here or you can call our office and register over the phone during normal business hours at 904-520-7123.
