Iconic Fight For Air Climb Heads Outdoors to Comerica Park

Today, the American Lung Association in Michigan announced that it will host the iconic Fight For Air Climb event outdoors for the first time at Comerica Park on May 23. 

This is the 15th year of the Fight For Air Climb in Detroit. The event typically takes place in the stairwells of Ally Detroit Center and One Woodward (and previously The Renaissance Center) but was reimagined as an outdoor climb challenge for the safety of participants, volunteers and staff. The organization is also offering a “Climb Your Way” option for those who can’t make it to the physical event. 

“Without missing a beat, we are headed outdoors, onward and upward for our legacy Fight For Air Climb event,” said Maureen Rovas, executive director of the Lung Association. “During this time, it is more important than ever to support lung health, so on May 23, we are climbing to bring an end COVID-19, lung cancer and lung disease, and ensure healthy air for all.”

Money raised at the Fight For Air Climb will fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung cancer and lung disease, as well as support the Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative. The COVID-19 Action Initiative is a $25 million investment to address COVID-19 and protect against future respiratory virus pandemics. The initiative works with public and private entities to increase research collaboration and develop new vaccines, detection tests and treatment therapies.

Registration for the Fight For Air Climb is currently only $15 as an early bird rate to honor the 15th anniversary of the event. For more information, and to register, visit FightForAirClimb.org/Detroit. 

Your safety is always our number one priority. We are continually monitoring local conditions that might affect your Climb. Check your local Climb website for the most up-to-date information.