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1. Log into your social networking site.
2. Give permission for the American Lung Association (ALA) to access your social networking profile.
3. Validate your social network profile by either LINKING it to a new or existing LungUSA.org online account.
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If you already have a LungUSA.org website account or if you have ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT: During the social networking validation step, select the option labeled “Have an account already? Log in here”.
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If you DON’T already have a LungUSA.org website account: During the social networking validation step, verify the information that was obtained from your social networking site and click “Register”.
More detailed help is available in the “Registration Instructions” under the FAQ menu.

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4 Ways to Participate

Start a Team
Choose this if you would like to start your own team for your friends, family, or company. You will have the opportunity to set up your team, create a team page, and also have a personal fundraising page.
Join a Team
Choose this if you want to join a team that has already been set up by your team captain. You will be able to see how your fundraising supports your team and you will also be able to have a personal fundraising page. Even if you join a team, you are still required to raise the minimum fundraising amount for an individual.
Join as an Individual
Choose this if you are not starting or joining a team and would prefer to participate as an individual. You will be able to set up a personal fundraising page to share with your friends to support your fundraising efforts.
Volunteer
If you prefer not to participate but would rather volunteer for the event, click here. You will still be able to join a team and set up a personal fundraising page if you wish to raise money for the event.

Donate

3 Ways to Donate

Sponsor a Climber
Choose this if you would like to donate to a specific individual. Your donation will increase the fundraising total for the specific individual. If that individual is on a team, it will also increase the team's fundraising total. You will be able to search for a specific participant to which to donate.
Donate to a Team
Choose this if you would like donate to a team and not a specific participant. Your donation will increase the team fundraising total but not a specific individual on the team. You will be able to search for a specific team to which to donate.
Donate to the Event
Choose this if you would like to donate to the overall event and not to a team or individual. Your donation will increase the fundraising total on the event thermometer but will not support a specific team or individual participant. You will not be able to search for a specific team or individual participant to which to donate.

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HOW DO MY DONATIONS HELP?

With the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association in Illinois 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.

WHAT IS THE 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.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I BE THERE?

We ask that participants arrive 30 minutes prior to their start time. This gives you time to check your gear, warm up and find your team. Start times will be assigned the Thursday prior to the event and will be posted online. An email will go out that day to participants with a direct link to start times.

WILL THERE BE A PACKET PICK-UP?

More information coming soon!

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

There is free street parking downtown. You can also park in the parking garage attached to the Hilton Springfield for $0.50/hour.

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 TALL IS THE BUILDING?

The Hilton Springfield is 30 floors.

WHAT DO I BRING WITH ME ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT?

Please bring any fundraising dollars you have collected and not yet turned in. You will want to dress appropriately for the event (workout clothes, running shoes, etc.). Gear check will be available, but please do not bring items of value, as the American Lung Association is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Most importantly, please bring a positive attitude and lots of energy!

WHERE DO I GET MY TIMING CHIP?

Timing Chips are given out on event day at registration. You must match your bib number to your timing chip. Once you have completed the climb, a volunteer will remove your timing chip from your shoe.

ARE WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED IN THE STAIRWELLS?

No. Due to safety concerns, water bottles are not allowed in the stairwells while you climb. Water stations are available for you in the stairwell as well as at the bottom and top.

WHAT DOES "FULL GEAR" MEAN TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHALLENGE?

To compete in the Fire Department Full Gear Challenge you and your team are expected to wear official firefighter gear: helmet, mask, suit, boots and tank. Everything except for the ax.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

You can register online or you can call our Special Events Staff and register over the phone during normal business hours at 217-787-5864.

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