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@pdxfire
Subject: Local Firefighter Raises Awareness
September 23rd, 2018
Contact: Wes Loucks/503-539-8848
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
10th Annual Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
Presented by MSA/ The Safety Company
Sponsored by Portland Firefighters Association/Local 43
Climb for the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis
WHAT
Firefighters from Portland and the entire state will join with firefighters from across the country as well as firefighters from New Zealand, Chile, Mexico and Canada to compete in the 10th annual Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge. As many as 450 firefighters will race up the 40 floors of the U.S. Bancorp Tower, in downtown Portland in full firefighting gear. Each firefighter is climbing to raise awareness for the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. The climbers with the best time wins the challenge and awards will also be given to the firefighters that raise the most in donations.
WHO
Retired Portland Firefighter Wes Loucks received many emergency calls for help during his 32 years of service for the Fire Bureau and the people of Portland. After retiring Wes received a personal call for help from his own family. His two grandsons were born with Cystic Fibrosis, a chronic genetic disease impacting a child's lung and digestive system and shortening their lives. Wes is now calling on his friends, firefighters and community to help raise money for research that will lead to a cure.Video and pictures plus last years event can be found at www.portlandstairclimb.com
WHY
To help raise awareness and donations for the Oregon Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis. Last year the event raised more than $160,000 and to date has raised over one million dollars. Sponsors include Portland Firefighters Association, MSA, Leatherman, Servpro, Firehouse Subs and many others.
WHEN
Sunday, September 23rd, at 9 AM, Media will be escorted inside the building to get pictures/video of the race, interview climbers and see family and friends cheering on their favorite climbers. Please contact Wes Loucks for an escort into the race area.
WHERE
U.S. Bancorp Tower
511 SW Oak St.
Portland, OR
SPECIAL INTEREST
On Friday, September 21st at 6 PM Kells Irish Pub will host a kickoff party for the firefighters, public is invited.
Wes Loucks
Founder & Chairman
Climb for the Cure
503-539-8848