Empower to Fuel the Fight For Air at Lung Association Climb

Empower has stepped up to be the presenting sponsor for the American Lung Association in Kansas and Greater Kansas City’s 11th Annual Fight For Air Climb in Kansas City. The family-friendly event will take place on Sunday March 1st at One Kansas City Place.

Individuals, families and corporate teams will climb the tower to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for lung disease.

“Empower is proud to again be the presenting sponsor for this year’s annual Fight For Air Climb,” said William Jeffries, Senior Vice President of Operations at Empower. “I’ve personally participated in the event many times, and I’m humbled each and every year. This annual event provides our community the opportunity to come together to increase awareness for lung health -- and hopefully our efforts will soon help defeat lung disease.”

Climbers of all fitness levels from across Kansas and Greater Kansas City will take on 42 floors, totaling 902 steps as they make their way to the top floor.  

“Some 467,000 people in Kansas and more than one million Missourians are living with lung disease,” said Linda Crider, executive director of the Lung Association. “People can literally step up to help find a cure for lung disease at our climb. Funds raised will go to local services, programs and research we provide throughout Kansas and Greater Kansas City.”

The first wave of climbers will begin making their way up One Kansas City Place at 9:30 a.m..

For more information, and to register, visit KCClimb.org.